ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 221994
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| Date: | Thursday 17 March 1983 |
| Time: | 04:00 |
| Type: |  Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| Owner/operator: | United States Navy (USN) |
| Registration: | 161431 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Atlantic Ocean -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | USS Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| USS Dwight D. Eisenhower | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Two F-14 collided and crashed in sea during Navy exercise in the Puerto Rican Operating Area. Two rescued, one body recovered. AG107 (VF-143 Thiel/Welch) was on a Return to Force profile when intercepted by AG205 (VF-142 Pritchard/Hummel). AG205 hit AG107 resulting in loss of control of both aircraft. AG107 crew ejected successfully, AG205 RIO ejected but drowned; he was likely unconscious on water entry and was unable to release his chute. AG205's pilot was lost at sea.
Three F-14 lost in two separate accidents during Navy exercise. Three F-14 lost in two separate accidents during Navy exercise.
Sources:
New Straits Times 19 March 1983, p9
Survivor account
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Feb-2019 18:01 | TB | Added |
| 03-Jul-2023 04:44 | Anon. | Updated |
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