This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Wednesday 12 July 1972 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Vought F-8E Crusader |
| Owner/operator: | United States Navy |
| Registration: | 150927 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | ca 8 mi E of San Clemente Island, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | NAS San Diego, CA |
Crashed into the sea after pilot had ejected safely
Sources:
http://www.forgottenjets.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/F8U.html
Santa Cruz Sentinel 13 July 1972, p21
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-May-2021 07:20 | ASN archive | Added |
| 29-Jul-2022 08:19 | TB | Updated [Date, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation