Accident Grumman F7F-3N Tigercat 80509,
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Date:Sunday 21 October 1951
Time:
Type:Grumman F7F-3N Tigercat
Owner/operator:US Navy
Registration: 80509
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:near Singosan -   South Korea
Phase: Combat
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
Attached to MAG-12 Hit by gnd fire, engine caught fire, Side Nr. WF-14, pilot bailed out near Singosan, crashed into hill, LST-799 helo conducted SAR effort.

Sources:

http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/

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