Incident Grumman F9F-3 Panther 123039,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 260280
 
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Date:Monday 19 March 1951
Time:morning
Type:Grumman F9F-3 Panther
Owner/operator:United States Navy (USN)
Registration: 123039
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:NAS North Island, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Standing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Caught fire during engine warm up before take-off. Lt Edward J. Boudniot (28) tuned up the engine and jumped from the plane. The Panther took off nevertheless pilotless, reached about 700 feet and than crashed into the San Diego bay.

Sources:

http://www.forgottenjets.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/F9F.html
Madera Tribune 29 March 1951, p10

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
14-May-2021 17:22 ASN archive Added
01-Apr-2022 18:24 TB Updated [Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Phase, Source, Narrative]
01-Apr-2022 18:27 TB Updated [Time, Location, Narrative]

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