ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 60445
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| Date: | Sunday 18 June 1972 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  General Dynamics F-111A |
| Owner/operator: | 430th TFSqn /474th TFWg USAF |
| Registration: | 67-0082 |
| MSN: | A1-127 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 3 mi from Eglin AFB, FL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Eglin AFB, Florida |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On June 18, 1972, F-111A s/n 67-0082 crashed shortly after takeoff, in Choctawtchee Bay, Florida, three miles from Eglin AFB. A fuel fire caused by an open fuel cap on the top of the fuselage was believed to be the cause of the crash. The fuel ran back along the fuselage and was ignited by the afterburners. The fire caused loss of control.
The ejection occurred at 5,484 feet above water. The Ejection system did not work because, somehow, the deployment chute was still in shrink wrapped and placed in the chute bay, not hooked up. The capsule came off but never slowed down and the module impacted the water. Both crew members, Col. Keith Brown (46) and Lt Col James Black (40), sustained fatal injuries.
F-111A s/n 67-0082 had accumulated 237 flights and 609.4 flight hours.
Sources:
https://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=162780
http://www.f-111.net/t_no_A.htm
The Victoria Advocat 19 June 1972, p10A
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jan-2013 17:02 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Cn, Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Country, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 27-Jan-2013 17:03 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Narrative] |
| 30-May-2021 10:32 | Anon. | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
| 31-Jan-2022 17:26 | TB | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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