Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 25 August 1970
Aircraft Type: Lockheed EC-121K Super Constellation
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 145928
Location: Atsugi NAS (NJA) –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft ground gearAircraft ground gear
Category: Accident
An aircraft sustained significant damage during an accidental ground gear retraction during engine check, resulting in its scrapping on site.An aircraft sustained significant damage during an accidental ground gear retraction during engine check, resulting in its scrapping on site.
Description
Damaged beyond repair during accidental ground gear retraction during engine check. The aircraft was scrapped on site.
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