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: | Sunday 14 January 1968 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Grumman TF-9J Cougar |
| Owner/operator: | United States Navy |
| Registration: | 147293 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 2 mi N of NAS Kingsville, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | NAS Kingsville, TX/VT-22 |
Both crew ejected after radioed a fire had broken out. Instructor Lt George P. Kroyer landed safely. Student pilot Lt J.G. Beverly Thomas Richardson, Jr (24) killed when parachute failed to open.
Sources:
The Victoria Advocat 15 January 1968, p9/16 JAN 1968, p5
Scramble
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Jan-2022 15:09 | TB | Added |
| 24-Jan-2022 14:16 | TB | Updated [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