File:A3D crash on USS Forrestal (CVA-59) 1957.jpg
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| Description | A U.S. Navy Douglas A3D-1 Skywarrior (BuNo 135417) of Heavy Attack Squadron VAH-1 crashing on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59) during "Operation Strike Back" in the Norwegan Sea, on 26 September 1957. It was a day landing, second approach, CCA (first approach mode one without); 1.6 km visibility, low, ragged ceiling, intermittent rain showers. After a low approach the aircraft settled at the ramp and the mainmounts and fuselage struck the ramp. The aircraft continued up deck in flames crashing off angle. Parts of the plane struck a parked Douglas AD-5N Skyraider. Only two helmets and one boot were later recovered. It was estimated that one possible contributing factor was that the rain caused the optical illusion of "high ball" (on the landing mirror), and low airspeed. The crew died: CDR Paul Wilson (71 total carrier landings); LTJS Joseph R. Juricic 8/N; and ADC Percy Schafer, third crew member. As a high altitude bomber, the A3D was not equipped with ejection seats. |
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| Source | U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photos No. 1996.253.3514, 1996.253.3515, 1996.253.3516, 1996.253.3517 |
| Author | U.S. Navy |
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