57-0172

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Safety history

  • October 9, 1969Accident

    The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Castle AFB, completing touch and go manoeuvres. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane pitch up. The tail stalled and the airplane crashed onto the runway. All six crew members were killed. Crew: Cpt Richard F. Beattie, pilot, Maj Boyd P. Beyer, navigator, Maj Doyal L.

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