Eglin - Eglin
Flight / Schedule
Eglin - Eglin
Aircraft
Rockwell T-39 SabrelinerRegistration
59-2871
MSN
265-4
Year of Manufacture
1959
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
November 13, 1969 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Eglin AFB (Valparaiso) Florida
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
30.4614°, -86.5468°
Narrative Report
On November 13, 1969 at 12:00 AM, Eglin - Eglin experienced a crash involving Rockwell T-39 Sabreliner, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Eglin AFB (Valparaiso) Florida.
The flight was categorized as test and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The crew departed Eglin AFB on a local test flight on board this aircraft that was fitted with radiological test equipment for Project "Have Doughnut". Following an uneventful mission, the crew was approaching the airbase when he encountered foggy conditions. On final, the airplane crashed into the Choctawhatchee, about 2,5 miles short of runway threshold. Both crew members were rescued while the aircraft sank.
Aircraft reference details include registration 59-2871, MSN 265-4, year of manufacture 1959.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 30.4614°, -86.5468°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew departed Eglin AFB on a local test flight on board this aircraft that was fitted with radiological test equipment for Project "Have Doughnut". Following an uneventful mission, the crew was approaching the airbase when he encountered foggy conditions. On final, the airplane crashed into the Choctawhatchee, about 2,5 miles short of runway threshold. Both crew members were rescued while the aircraft sank.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Eglin - Eglin
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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