Date: 22-APR-1960
Time:
Type: Lockheed F-104B-15-LO Starfighter
Owner/operator: 83rd FIS, USAF
Registration: 57-1313
C/N: 283-5025
Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities: 0
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: 3NM NNE of Hamilton AFB, in the bay - United States of America
Phase: Initial climb
Nature: Military
Departure airport: Hamilton AFB
Destination airport:
Narrative: Engine failure due a bad overhaul. Lt. Bernell A. "Bernie" Mason and Capt Orland "Wayne" Jensen both ejected. Lt mason was at his first ride on F104!