USAF INVESTIGATION OF MAJOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT A-12 S/N 125 5 JANUARY 1967

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Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP711300590R000100010001-4 *USAF Declass/Release Instructions On File* BEST COPY Available THROUGHOUT FOLDER 6/24/98 Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 USAF Declass/Release Instructions On File* Release 2001/ 10001-4 COPY 7 Or 7 COPIES ILLEGIB 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A ILLEGIB ? MET Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B00590R000100010001-4 ? 7 ECT.-Lrcraft tientAc Investigati- Coard &ecommendaeiJr Chase aircraft requiring refueling will only be scheduled in one of two ways depending on the route flown by the primary aircraft.. a. Refueling after - chase pilot will observe depart- ure from tanker aircraft, then join tanker and take a full load of fuel. Chase pilot will then continue practice contacts ending with a top off refueling approximately 15 minutes after the completion of refuel- ing. (This procedure will permit the chase aircraft to have the maximum amount of fuel available for the longest practicable time.) b. Refueling before - chase aircraft will rendezvous with tanker 45 minutes prior to ARCP, refuel as in the above procedure and complete refueling (with a full fuel load) not later than 30 minutes prior to ARC2. ? This will permit tanker aircraft to reposition for rendezvous ar. chaSe aircraft to have sufficient fuel to observe refLeIim:. k. Heat :est s2acers have been removed from all aircraft. 1. Underside surface of head rest ramp and top surface of the.drogue parachute pack are being redesigned by LAC so as to provide a smooth interface. m. (1) LAC is to provide a fix (and testing) of the rotary actuator straps. l'-odification is expected to begin the week of 20 Feb 67. (2) The Lt-ATIa:ic SLE-c, belt release mechaflism and a manual release lever eadied by LAO. iieth items are to be discussed during the ..:encoung meeting of Life Support personnel. It is possible that a -..eotype may be available at this meeting. Approved For Release 2001/0 24ATRDP71B00590R000100010001-4 !..n-li111- I 4.1 ??? Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 The shoulder harness loops have been sewn (inspected and corrected) to meet the specifications of T.J. 13A-1-1. The prototype emergency face plate heater and prototype cover for .:},:yen controller assembly are to be presented and discussed all= ial equipment meeting/evaluation. These items are to be tested and if acceptable put into use as soon as possible. q. A D-ring cable cutter is being designed by LAC. No prototype production date available at this time. r. All future modifications to the ejection system will be received only through testing and qualification prior to issuance of TCTO kits or service bulletins. Additionally a test program will be set up to test all new equipment with our present esuipment. Deputy Commander for Operations 2 Stat-Pk& Approved For Release 2001/08/29 . _P711300590R000100010001-4 25X1A 25X1A ease 2001/08/29 : CIA-RD 800890R000100010001-4 Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : DP71B0 RT)00100010001-4 Approved For R e 2001/ : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 ? Approved For Release 01/08/29 : CIA-RDP7 01-4 25X1A Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 , 1 , ,,,,?__ PILOT RECOVERY' 2356Z 155-6L . ----- 'PLANNED FUEL 8_740 LBS REPORTED FUEL 4 000 LBS A NNED ir FUEL RESERVE 7,400 L: 17,Ir r NolGirff /".3 r 11 II0003Z 1603L e 23.59Z 1559L ?'PILOT ADVISES BAILOUT( 21-TOW FUEL LIGHT REPORTED Approved For Release 2001/08/29: CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 MINSINIIIIIIII/1/1111111111111111/11111&. GROSS WEIGHT 70 AIRSPEED THRUST REQUIREMENTS 36000' TOPSECRET OXCART SOURCE - LOCKHEED REPORT N O. 3 SP - 237A ? 55 50 26 45 24 o 22 I 20 18 0 I I I-- 16 14 12 10 8 6 98?' 4 %POWER 5.100Nomm4maiRooR 1;#44404,0 TURN ? ? ? MIL POWER 96'; KEAS. amsorti TOPSECRET OXCART 121, 147. 160 190 MACH. NO. 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J TEARDOWN DEFICIENCY REPORT r44 ,.......-- .........,- K LIST OF TECHNICAL ORDERS NOT COMPLIED WITH I_ L AFro FORMS 781 SERIES ? M AF FORM 5 N STATEMENTS ? 4,....., ,. 0 REBUTTALS I ...? ,. P ORDERS APPOINTING INVESTIGATING BOARD I .... Q BOARD PROCEEDINGS - 4 1._.s -k... R DD FORM 175 OR DD FORM 1010 S DD FORM 365 (Weight and Balance Clearance Form F) .4' 1 T STATEMENT OF DAMAGE TO PRIVATE PROPERTY 44 U CERTIFICATE OF DAMAGE (List of Parts Damaged), MANHOURS REQUIRED TO REPAIR, AND COST II 1- ..,... ' V TRANSCRIPTS OF RECORDED COMMUNICATIONS W ANY ADDITIONAL SUBSTANTIATING DATA REPORTS I' ?41' X OTHER AF FORMS (Failure and Consumption Reports, Etc.) Y DIAGRAMS (Fall Out?Impact Area, Etc.) 14- -f---- ....- 1 PHOTOGRAPHS Whenever "Applicable but not attached" column Is marked for any of the elbows Items, Information must he entered under remarks to Indicate what action has been taken or will be taken to obtain the required attachment. 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Unsatisfactory Report ? Teardown Deficiency Report K ? List of Technical Orders Not Complied With L ? AFTO Forms 781 Series M ? AF FORM 5 N ? Statements 0 ? Rebuttals P ? Orders Appointing Inves Board Q ? Board Proceedings R ? DD FORM 175 or DD FORM 1080 S ? DD FORM 365 (Wgt-Balance) T ? Private Property Damage U ? Damage to Aircraft V.? Communication ? Transcripts W ? Additional Data X ? Other Forms Y ? Diagram Z ? Photos Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B00590R004000010001-4 USAF ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT (Fill in all spaces applicable. If additional space is needed, use additional sheet(s).) I. DATE OF OCCURRENCE (Year, month and day) 1967, Jan 5, Thursday 2. VEHICLE(S)/MATERIEL INVOLVED (TMS 8. Serial Ni., if applicable) _ A-12 #125 3. FOR GROUND ACCIDENTS ONLY (Base Code and Report Serial Nr.) N/A A. PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: STATE, COUNTY; DISTANCE AND DIRECTION 7.1igm NEAREST TOWN. _IF ON BASE, IDENTIFY. IF OFF BASE GIVE DISTANCE FROM NEAREST BASE. 37U 32N- 114u 301W 7 mile Nevada, Lincoln Co., 2NM mileS SW LeithAe0 ?llis AFrom E 5. HOUR AND TIME ZONE LOCAL 1630 PST 6. gi DAY NIGHT [2 DAWN DUSK 7. ORGANIZATION POSSESSING Major Command N/A OWNING VEHICLE Subcommand or AF OR MATERIEL AT TIME OF MISHAP Air Division Wing Group 1 Squadron or Unit Name and Base Code 8. 25X1A (List organizations of second vehicle, if they differ from 1 I Item 7 above) 9. B 10. LIST OF PERSONNEL DIRECTLY INVOLVED ' (For aircraft include operator and all other persons whether in plan* or not. If more space is required to list all personnel, use additional sheet(s).) Last Name First Nome M.I. Grade Service No. Assigned Duty Aero Rating Injury to Individual _ 25X1A 11. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT; Give a detailed history of flight, or chronological order of facts and circumstances leading to the mishap as applicable, the results of investigation and analysis to include discussion of all cause factors listed, findings, and recommendations, and any corrective action taken. (Continuo on revers*, if more spoca needed.) (Continued on following page) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY SECRET (110aela1 Handling Required. See AFR 127.4). 12. AUTHENTICATIO .CERTIFICATION BY (Title) APProtfelderSOCRell21101 , Board President i TYPED NAME AND GRADE . /08/29 : GI col USAF sIGikURE F .1D 0 9* - 100 ,1 d : ' OC _ DATE 1- f '' 7 AF jaRn 711 PREVIOUS EDITION OF THIS FORM IS OBSOLETE. * U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE; lees OF-669347 Approved Formaelease 2001/08/29: CIA-RDP71B00590Q000100010001-4 Item 11, AF Form 711, "Narrative Description of Accident" A. HISTORY OF FLIGHT: On 5 January 1967,11111111111111,11 was scheduled to fly Article Number 130 on a routine training g with a 1000 local takeoff. (ref- erence Tab W, Flying Schedule) At the 0730 operations briefing Article 130 was cancelled for main- tenance. DCOT, substituted for sortie scheduled for a 1200 takeoff in Article 125. The A!!!!!!!!!!!!!,1 25X1A two air refuelings and two cruise performance legs. Mission planning was accomplished by the mission planning staff. Two F-101 aircraft were scheduled as chase aircraft for applicable portions of the mission. The formal briefing for the pilot and chase pilot was conducted at 1030 by the operations staff. (reference Tab V, Transcript of Premission Briefing). Prior to 1030, on mission requirements. had conducted informal briefings with suited on schedule after which he was driven to the aircraft. 25X1A '25X1A 25)(1A 25X1A 2X1A The aircraft had been pre-flighted by the maintenance ground crew in accordance with existing procedures. The Interior Pre-Flight, Starting Engines and Before Taxiing checks were accomplished without discrepancy. The aircraft was taxied-to the runway and cleared for takeoff. Take- off was 1159 local (1959Z). The first refueling was scheduled in Yuletide Special Operating Area with a 2015Z ARCT and a 31,000 pound on load. Initial contact was established at 2018Z and air refueling completed at 25X1A 2035Z (:36 flight time) lONM beyond end refueling point with an actual transfer of 36,000 pounds. (reference Tab N, Statement by 0 25X1A- 25X1A - 25xiA in Dutch 45 stated that was all the fuel he could take. Dur- ing the climb, reported turbulence from 48,000 to 52,000 feet and the Auto Pilot disengaged and a circuit breaker popped which would not 25X1A reset (reference Tab V, Transcript of Dictect Tape), reported that due to turbulence he was changing his climb schedule. 25X1A made a report 657NM DTG to position six. This is ten miles past his planned level off point at which he should have been at feet with 42,000 pounds fuel. He reported at 66,000 feet with 45,000 pounds fuel. Creference Tab V, Dictect Tape). At first cruise "how goes it" check point, (1:06 flight time) reported 36,700 pounds, actual fuel against 36,100 pounds programmed. The entire leg was above fuel program running from 500 pounds at first check point to 1100 pounds at position eight. (reference Tab V, Dictect Tape). There were no deviations plotted from the planned track. 25X1A At the start descent point of 260NM DTG (distance to go) from the sOcond ARCP in the Yuletide Area, was 1100 pounds above the planned fuel and four minutes late, (1:47 flight time) at level off altitude of 29,000 feet, 52NM DTG, fuel remaining was 14,000 pounds. Twenty-two miles Latex, reported he was below Bingo fuel. (reference Tab V, Dictect Tape). This meant fuel remaining is below 11,500 pounds. He lost an 25X1A additional two minutes due to the 52 mile level off instead of the sched- uled 20 mile Bottom Out Point, After VHF-contact with his tanker, Cute stated he wanted fuel right now. Refueling was completed with four digtnnneots and a climbing flight path from 30 to 33 thousand feet for the last six Minutes of refueling. Tane r stated refueling was average or better. At end of refueling, Dutch 45 was advised his position was over 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A SE-c- RET Approved For Release 2001/08/29: g WpAaPjaraw riOequire&FOA II al141274) Approved Fonaelease 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B0059144000100010001-4 25X1A 25X1A 25X1A Current VOR (2:35 flight time) and on load was 61,000 pounds, 1000 pounds over briefed0 stated he needed another 4 to 5 thousand pounds. He was advised the tanker was dry as they had refueled the chase plane with 4,000 pounds prior to refueling (reference tab N, Statement by IIIIIIIIIIIIII(that was a non-scheduled refueling). 25X1A contacted Bungalow and advised he was around 4000 pounds short and would have to cut short his,tturning point on, the second cruise control leg., He requested this information be passed to all agencies. He also stated he was happy to cut it short as he was hand flying the entire mis- 25X1A sion with an inoperative auto pilot. (reference Tab N, Statement from "Bungalow" and statement) 25X1A 25X1A gave a report at planned level off where he should have been at feet with 42,400 pounds of fuel. He gave his altitude as feet with 40,300 pounds of fuel. This is 2100 pounds below the fuel curve. Twenty-seven miles later he reported his level off altitude as feet with 39,800 pounds of fuel remaining. Because he was still climbing, this 25X1A would put him approximately 2300 pounds below the curve. 25X1A After this point there are two more entries on Dictect 25X1A that mention fuel, however, they do not include a location or DTG from a fix. The tape had been severely damaged in the wreckage and only small pieces of the last portion have been recovered. There is sufficient infor- mation to plot actual fuel consumption for the second cruise control leg. The FAA Center reported flight path and the Signal Conditioner and Data Monitor (SCUM) printout, both plot out very well together; however the SUM plots the route flown 53 miles greater than planned and show the route flown very close to "as briefed" with the pilot electing to fly the complete, rather than the alternate or shorter mission. Verification of the times show the actual flight continued to run four to six minutes late during the entire second cruise leg. 25X1A At 2320Z (3:21 flight time) the HF Single Side Band Tape in the Command Post recorded A-OK chirps. Two minutes later on 25X1A his first HF voice transmission reported he was just rolling out of the far east turn and running 800 to 1000 pounds short on fuel which was due partially to the 53 additional miles flown; however he expected to make up the deficiency (reference Tab V, Transcript of HF/UHF Transmissions) His planned fuel at this point was 23,300 pounds. This would give him an actual fuel reading of 22,300 pounds. 25X1A last fuel check point is Position 16, Cimarron, N.M., 25X1A 13,800 pounds of fuel is required if he is to continue to home plate. If he has less than 13,800 he was briefed to land at Albuquerque. The flight plan time to this point is 3:36. passed Position 16 at 3:42 flight time proceeding towards home plate. At 23:45Z, 3:46 flight time, reports he is abeam Farmington with 7500 pounds of fuel. This position 25X1A plots 15 miles east of abeam Farmington from the SCDM. He cannot explain the excessive loss of fuel but he thinks he can make home plate okay. 7500 pounds is the planned reserve he should have on arrival over home plate (reference tab V, HF Tape). Normal fuel consumption would have put him abeam Farmington with 11,800 pounds of fuel. At approximately 305NM from the Base, 3:49 flight time, the SCUM shows a reduction of speed started. At 260NM, 3:51 flight time, the SCUM shows him leaving altitude feet with a continuous descent. At 23:56.49Z he reports 120NM with 3900 pounds and he should be able to make it to home plate. At 0000:26Z he reported 85NM and 2700 pounds. At 0001:56Z FCRET App?M&For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP,FigH5F0614601ff iz4pecial Han equired. ifixio 1-4 ee AFR 127-4) Approved For Rakase 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP7113005901W1)0100010001-4 25X1A 25X1A he reported, "I'm going to have to jump out of this thing at 22 two II chirps interrupt transmission) - flaming out." showing low fuel started at that time and continued till 2402224Z at which time total power was lost Or aircraft impacted with the ground. Total flight time was estimated at 4 hours 3 minutes. At time of impact the aircraft was estimated to be in a 69 degree dive angle, wings near level. The scatter pattern of wreckage was on an average heading of 240 degrees (reference Tab Y, Wreckage Di4gram). Captain Sharp witnessed the crash while flying in an F-105 at approximately eight thousand feet at an estimated five miles Northeast of the impact point. Due to twilight in addition to a frontal passage the wreckage was not located till 2306Z on the 6th of January. Examination of the wreckage revealed complete disintegration upon impact. All identifiable components were examined. Analysis and witness statement reveal the aircraft was intact immediately prior to impact with the exception of a lower wing fillet and the canopy and seat. There was no indication of in-flight fire or explosion and all burining was indica- tive of post impact fire. When the pilot initiated the ejection sequence, the canopy separated and both over-the-shoulder cameras tore loose from the canopy and were never recovered. All recording tapes aboard the aircraft were partially destroyed; however, many items of significant data were recovered from the tapes as shown in Tab "V". Careful examination of the existing wreckage did indicate that the aircraft did not have an engine, hydraulic, oil, flight control, electric, electronics or structural failure prior to impact. Examination of the instrumentation data did indicate the possibility of an erroneous fuel indication, fuel leak, or fuel exhaustion may have existed. The pilot ejected but was fatally injured when he failed to separate from the seat before impact. 'During descent, the pilot relayed in a calm, rational voice to both ground and airborne agencies, an intent to eject upon flameout of the engines. The full knowledge of an impending require- ment for ejection provided ample time for pre-ejection preparation. As best can be determined, ejection was accomplished somewhere between the altitudes of 20M and 35M and above 295 KIAS. Speed was established by the fact that the speed sensor permitted actuation of the four second delay mode only in the ejection system. The pilot utilized the primary ejection system (D-Ring) and there was no indication of any canopy removal difficulties. All seat initiators fired normally including the lap belt initiator and the rotary actuator (man/seat separator) fired and reeled in 13 inches of tape. The pilot apparently never left the seat for some undetermined reason. He was fatally injured upon impact with the ground approximately eight miles east of the aircraft impact area. SECRET Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 Approved For Ree 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B00590R04110100010001-4 B. INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS 1, Witness statements, cockpit tape recorder data (Dictect)? recorded HF radio trans- missions., and SO&DM flight data monitors, were used to reconstruct the flight performance around both navigation legs. Initial review indicated that three possibilities existed which would have resulted in fuel depletion near the point of flame out. A full fuel offload was not obtained during the air refueling preceeding the last navigation leg, Had the pilot disregarded all briefed fuel minimums and extended the flight profile beyond the point of safe return, fuel quantities remaining during the descent to land would have approximated those reported by HF radio prior to flame out. However, the cockpit tape recorder and HF radio transmissions show that indicated fuel remaining over check points was essentially as programmed at the planned turning point. The pilot was using a redu red power climb and cruise procedure which during previous tests has reduced fuel consumption by the approximate amount short after refueling. Therefore it is entirely possible that indicated fuel reserves were at specified minimums by the time he reached the turn and the possibility that he krowingly disregarded briefed minimums was not subetant- iated by data recorded. A rapid fuel leak which occurred after the last planned check point for diversion to a suitable alternate could have resulted in siphoning all the remaining fuel from one of the tanks, This would account for the near normal fuel consumption during descent after the defective tank contents had emptied but would Inot have explained similar sudden loss of fuel during approach to the tanker for refueling after the previous, cruise profile. A fuel leak of such proportions would have been readily apparent to the tanker crew and chase pilot during refueling. The two sudden drops in fuel quantity apparently occurred with approxi- mately the same amount indicated on the guage and were too similar to be ignored. All possibilities of increasing fuel consumption during approach to the tanker such as the use of afterburner were considered, but the high rate of indicated fuel depletion could not be explained without a malfunction of some type. The possibility of a gross fuel quantity guage error which disappears when the tank, containing a faulty, fuel probe empties, was thoroughly investigated. Tanks three and five empty at about the fuel quantity orethe sudden decrease occurred. Tests were conducted which indicate that this possibiliy does exist. Both flight profiles were reconstructed with the assumption that the actual fuel quantity on board the aircraft was between three and four thousand pounds less than indicated after both refuelings. Applying this assump- tion, the amount of fuel offloaded and the reported quantities remaining at various points along the route assume a logical sequence. The board reached the conclusion that the most probable cause of fuel depletion resulted from a faulty quantity indicating system and that the error rapidly decreases subsequent to an indicated fuel remaining of 14000 pounds. 2. Ekamination of the wreckage revealed complete disintegration upon impact. The air- craft was intact immediately prior to impact with the exception of a lower wing fillet and the canopy and seat. There was no inflight fire or explosion. All burning was indicative of post impact fire. During ejection sequence the canopy separated from the aircraft in a normal manner and impacted approximately nine miles east of the wreckage. Analysis of the Dictect, SC&DM? and Flight Recorder tapes was difficult because of damage sustained at impact. The over shoulder cameras were missing from the canopy. Maintenance forms and records were reviewed and no discrepancies were noted. Due to disintegration of the aircraft and com- ponents, integrity of systems could not be specifically determined; however, investigation revealed no structural, engine or flight control failure prior to flame out and/or ground impact. 3. Detailed examination at the site of the pilot/seat impact area established that the pilot had not separated completely from the seat and was fatally injured at time of impact. Subsequent investigation of the recovered ejection system components revealed that all Sys- tems functioned normally to the point of man/seat separation. Analysis of the components ApprovedlEriftenear 001/08/29 : CIA-RDFFEigtlig0NOVEKO?iiliY001-4 (Special Handling Required. See AFR 127-4) Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B00590R086100010001-4 of the lap belt release mechanism end tests conducted to simulate separation conditions, could not absolutely establish a single primary cause for the failure of man/seat separation; however, it was determined that a number of possible causes for the failure of the man to separate from the seat could be deduced. First, the lap.belt release mechanism could have been bound by excessive tension or side-loading on the lap belt at the time of automatic lap belt firing. Second. the intrusion of a foreign object into the lap belt release housing could have prevented the release function. Third, the drogue parachute pack could have been jammed into the headrest spacer extension restricting parachute travel from under the headrest. Finally, any combination of two or more conditions that would provide tension to the lap belt or shoulder harness dis- engagement from the lap belt could have caused failure of the pilot to separate from the seat. The pilot could have failed to manually release the lap belt due to excessive seat gyration, visual restrictions and/or obstructions in the vicinity of the lap belt manual release lever within the brief time span available before impact with the ground. FINDINGS:. 1. Eximarzaagg.: The primary cause of this accident was fuel depletion from an undetermined cause. The most probable cause was a fneJ. gauging error resulting in a higher than actual indicated fuel quantity reading. 2. gsjairlaultinCeses: Pilot factor in that at ..he time he reported 7500 pounds fuel remaining, he could have diverted to Albuquerque. 3. LddaignAl_Eindingt a. The location of the Dictet recorder and the construction of the SC&DM tape cassette does not afford adequate protection. b. The pilot was qualified and properly briefed to conduct the mission. c. Control tower and the SCUM tape did not have an accurate time hack with WWV. d. During the second refueling the chase aircraft refueled first and took 4000 pounds of fuel which if available to the primary aircraft would probably have en- abled the aircraft to return to home base. e. A precise method of determining fuel quantity in the tanks during ground fueling does not exist. f. Fuel quantity calibration procedures are not optimized in that the calibration is not made in the sequence the fuel is used. g. Changing of a fuel probe could change system calibration significantly. h. That the primary cause for the failure of the pilot to Ci an.4 ?,eparate from the seat could not be determined. . The most probable causes for the pilot fatling to separate from the seat were 1. Failure of the lap belt to release due to binding or a foreign object intrusion into the release mechanism housing. 2. Man-seat separator actuated pushing the man and chute pack upward and the seat kit forward. The chute pack jammed against the headrest spacer extension and with constant pressure by the separator belts, the pilot could not separate from the seat. Appfejunrin errase 2001/08/29 : CIACMIK79?1/4106V6K60(84b0010001-4 (special Handling Required. See AFR 127-4) Approved For Reit ase 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B00590MIt0100010001-4 RECOMPIENDATIONS a. Consider the relocation of the Dictat recorder in the canopy. b. Explore the possibilities of making the SCUM tape cassette crash proof. c. Establish a requirement to defuel aircraft after each flight comparing the fuel indicator quantity to actual off loaded fuel quantity. An allowable difference limit should be established. d. On all ground fuelings the aircraft should be filled fram a zero-fuel condi- tion and then off loaded to desired fuel quantity. Tolerances must be established for difference in indicator and tanker readings, both at the full and off load points. e. Fuel tank dip stick capability should be provided. f, A requirement for fuel system calibration should be established when any major component, such as a probe, is changed. g9? Fuel system quantity calibration proceedures Should be amended to conduct the calibration in the sequence the fuel is used from the tanks. h. The Dictect be redesigned to allow a break between each conversation. i. The last point at Which the pilot has the capability to divert to a suitable alternate should be identified on route maps. Jo Local procedures be published for training refueling missions that 1. The tanker will have required and scheduled fuel aboard plus 10,000 pounds, conditions permitting. 2. Chase missions are scheduled so that no possibility of interference with refueling of the primary receiver occurs. lc. That the headrest spacer be immediately removed from all aircraft, 1. ? That the underside surface of the headrest ramp and the top surface of the drogue parachute pack be provided a, smooth interface. m. That the rotary actuator (man/seat separator) straps be repositioned to pro- vide maximum forward thrust to the man/parachute mass and the eight nuts and bolts on the front of the seat securing the rotary actuator straps be reversed. n. That the lap belt automatic release mechanism be reworked to prevent tension or side load binding of the pawl latch lever and a readily accessible manual lap belt release lever be developed. o. That the shoulder harness loops be sewn to prevent slipping over the automatic lap belt latch lever holeeing. p. That the development of emergency face plate heater and the protective cover for the oxygen controller assembly be expedited. q. That a D-ring cable cutter be Installed. r. That all future modifications to the ejection system receive thoreegh testing and qualification prior to issuance of TCTO kits or service bulletins? FOR a Approved For5e5058/29 : ee 12744 FmgiNA#64 A Approved Fokaplease 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP7113005919400100010001-4 USAF ACCIDENT INCIDENT INDEX TAB ? A ? AF FORM 711 ? USAF Accident/Incident Report ? AF FORM 711a ? Ground Accident Report (Not applicable for Acft Accidents) C ? AF FORM 711b ? Aircraft Accident/Incident Report ? AF FORM 711c ? Aircraft Maintenance Materiel Report E ? AF FORM, 711d ? Missile Accident/Incident Report F ? AF FORM 711e ? Explosives Accident/Incident Report G ? AF FORM 711f Nuclear Accident/Incident Report H ? AF FORM 711g ? Life Sciences Report of an Individual I ? Unsatisfactory Report J ? Teardown Deficiency Report K ? List of Technical Orders Not Complied With L ? AFTO Forms 781 Series M ? AF FORM 5 z ? Statements 0 ? Rebuttals P ? Orders Appointing Inves Board Q ? Board Proceedings R ? DD FORM 175 or DD FORM 1080 S ? DO FORM 365 (Wgt-Balance) T ? Private Property Damage U ? Damage to Aircraft V ? Communication ? Transcripts W ? Additional Data X ? Other Forms Y ? Diagram Z ? Photos Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B00590R0.00100010001-4 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT To be filled out for principal a rcrof t involved. (Appropriate blocks only should he filled out on secondary aircraft.) I. ACCIDENT/INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION (Check one) Major Minor Flight Accident Resulting in Aircraft Damage LA L1J Accident Not Resulting in Aircraft Damage Aircraft Non-flight Accident El Eli Air Force Aircraft Incident 2. Aircraft/Serial Number #125 3. Type, Model, Series, Block No. A-12 II. Assignment/Status Code (AFM 65-110) N/A, 5. If aircraft was being ferried or delivered indicate gaining and losing organizations, date of transfer, ultimate destination N/A 6. CLEARANCE: From Edwards AFB 1m Edwards AFB J To 7. Filed: Ctmbination VFR/IFR _ VFR VFR? ON TOP IFR Local Other A Direct Airway (Controlled) 8. Flight reference at time of accident 9. Duration of Flight 10. Mission of flight X Instrument Contact Actual Sim. Other Unit Firs. Mins. 3 X-1 Training 11. ALTITUDE DATA Cleared Alt. MSL Ab ove -F1,60Gt. L Altitude above terrain acdt se. quence began Ft Altitude MSL impact point Ft. Highest altitude MSL flown Time flown highest alt. Firs Min 12. Fire and explosion a. Fire: data _53,0011. _3_600_ 13. Airfield data: Applicable to takeoff and landing .accidents occurring Field elevation in use Ft within 2 miles of airfield N/A Composition of rnwy. Asphalt_ _:1 ___53_,... Concrete? Nonek_ Inflight .Ground_ Length of runway in use Ft Other (Specify) Result of grd. impact? Yes?No?X Length of overrun Ft. Composition of overrun (Specify) b. Explosion: Distance of touchdown from runway n Surface condition. Dry? Wet? Icy? NoneL. Inflight? Ground_ Heading of runway o Other (SpecifY) Result of grd. impact? Yes No X Conditions affecting occurrence; e.g., type of instrument or lighting approach aid used, obstructions, barrier, airspeed, gross weight, forced landing 14. (If answer is Violations "Yes," to either Yes IA question, No discuss under item 11, Al' Form 711) Breaches of air discipline LJ Yes till No 15. PHASE OF OPERATION1 landing approach, Enroute e.g. take off flareout Descent roll, initial climb, normal flight, acrobatics, 16. TYPE OF ACCIDENT: e.g. gear-up landing, mid-air collision, abandoned aircraft, fire or explosion in flight, undershoot, overshoot Abandoned Aircraft 17. WEATHER AT TIME AND PLACE OF ACCIDENT: (If a factor in the accident, attach statement of weather officer) Sky conditions 6000v overcast Visibility 15f Wind direction and velocity i 010? 30-40 KTS Temperature 0 42 Dew point , io,o Alt. setting 29.64 Other weather conditions N/A PILOT(S) INVOLVED (FLIGHT CREW) 18. OPERATOR (Person a. LAST NAME (Jr., at controls at time II, etc.) FIRST of accident) NAME MIDDLE NAME GRADE CIV 1 COMPONENT SERVICE NUMBER N/A NATIONALITY USA YR. OF BIRTH 1933 b. POSITION IN Front orrelMit AIRCRAFT AT TIME OF X Rear ACCIDENT or Right Seat c. ASSIGNED AC DUTY ON FLIGHT ORDER IP p X CP Other (Specify) d. ASSIGNED ORGANIZATION Major Command N/A Subcommand or Al' Air Division I Wing Group Squadron or Unit Base e. ATTACHED ORGANIZATION Major Command N/A FOR FLYING Subcommand or AF Air Division I Wing Group Squadron or Unit Base f. ORIGINAL AERONAUTICAL AND DATE RECEIVED RATING g. PRESENT AERONAUTICAL RATING AND DATE RECEIVED h. INSTRUMENT CARD Type i. AFSC Primary Pilot 30 March 55 Date of expiration 29 Dec 67 Duly 19. OTHER PILOT a. LAST NAME (Jr., II, etc.) FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME GRADE COMPONENT SERVICE NUMBER NATIONALITY YR. OF BIRTH b. POSITION IN Front or Left Seat AIRCRAFT AT TIME OF Rear or Right ACCIDENT Seat Other_ c. ASSIGNED AC DUTY ON FLIGHT ORDER IF P CP Other (Specify) d. ASSIGNED ORGANIZATION Major Command1 Subcommand or Al' Air Division I Wing Group Squadron or Unit Base e. ATTACHED ORGANIZATION Major Command FOR FLYING 1 Subcommand or AF Air Division j Wing Group Squadron or Unit Base f. ORIGINAL AERONAUTICAL RATING g. PRESENT AERONAUTICAL RATING h. INSTRUMENT CARD Type i. AFSC Primary Date of expiration Duty NOTE: IF MORE THAN TWO PILOIS_AgyjedallafR_EttaaEA2maaw2narjkacoyaatvzsmaormomkonj.;L___ AF DEC 6271 lb PREVIOUS EDITION OF THIS FORM IS OBSOLETE ?.__. *7r-rn E 25X1A 25X1A FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (Special Handling Required. See AFR 127-41 Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B00590R020100010001-4 25X1A 20. FLYING EXPERIENCE (Attach copy of AF Form 5 for Pilot(s) involved as outlined in AFR 127-4.) ASSIGNED DUTY ON FLIGHT ORDERS: (Give last names only. Litt all flight times to nearest hour.) Pilot Co-Pilot Inst. Pilot Acft. Crndr. Student Pilot a. Total flying hours (Including AF time, student and other accredited time): 3356 b. Total Jet Time: 3067 c. Total 1st Pilot/IP hours, all Aircraft: 3044 cl. Total Weather Instrument Hours: 176 e. Total 1st Pilot/IP hours this Model: 375 f. Total 1st Pilot/IP hours last 90 Days: 41 g. Total 1st Pilot/IP hours last 90 Days this Model: 23 h. Total 1st Pilot/1P hours weather and hood last 90 Days: 8 i. Total Pilot hours night lost 90 Days: 3 j. Total Pilot hours last 30 Days: 14 k. Total 1st Pilot/IP hours last 30 Days: 14 I. Total 1st Pilot/IP hours last 30 Days.this Model: 8 m. Date and Duration last previous flight this Model: 30 Dec 1+20 n. Date of last proficiency flight check: 8 June 66 21 CAUSATIVE AGENCY Cause Factors (Check one primary and all applicable contributing and probable factors.) Primary Contributing Probable Operators Primary Contributing Probable Other Personnel (Specify) Pilot X Co-Pilot Materiel Failure or Malfunction Controller (Drones) Engines Crewmembers (Other than Operator) Airframe (Specify) Landing Gear Other (.Specify) Fuel System X Supervisory Personnel (Specify) Airbase or Airways Weather Maintenance Personnel Misc. Unsafe Conditions Type of pers. and orgn. level (Specify) Undetermined LI 22. DAMAGE Damage VA to Aircraft Destroyed 0 Minor EliSubstantial None Damage Yes Beyond Economical Repair No Manhours to Repair Cost (Est.) Description of Damage (Describe briefly extent of damage to aircraft and any property Aircraft was totally destroyed 25X1A damage incurred) 25X1A FOR OFFICIAU USE ONLY (Special Handling Required,, See AFIZ .121.4) 23. / .? AUTHENTICATION _ President 11' f. ,X." 11, USAF ,61: ii , t Main ''-ri _I' II I Member AF DEC 62 71 1 b Hpl-?uuuiuuuiuuui- PRINT:niu orricr IV63 OF 669741 Page 2 Approved FoNgplease 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP7113005944000100010001-4 USAF ACCIDENT INCIDENT INDEX TAB A ? AF FORM 711 ? USAF Accident/Incident Report B ? AF FORM 711a ? Ground Accident Report (Not applicable for Acft Accidents) C ? AF FORM 711b ? Aircraft Accident/Incident Report ? AF FORM 711c ? Aircraft Maintenance Materiel Report E ? AF FORM 711d ? Missile Accident/Incident Report F ? AF FORM 711e ? Explosives Accident/Incident Report G ? AF FORM 711f ? Nuclear Accident/Incident Report H ? AF FORM 711g ? Life Sciences Report of an Individual I ? Unsatisfactory Report J ? Teardown Deficiency Report K ? List of Technical Orders Not Complied With L ? AFTO Forms 781 Series M ? AF FORM 5 N ? Statements 0 ? Rebuttals P ? Orders Appointing Inves Board Q ? Board Proceedings R ? DD FORM 175 or DD FORM 1080 S ? DD FORM 365 (Wgt-Balance) T ? Private Property Damage U ? Damage to Aircraft V ? Communication ? Transcripts W ? Additional Data X ? Other Forms Y ? Diagram Z ? Photos Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 Approved For Riggoase 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B0059ORQD0100010001-4 A 11CRAFT MAINTENANCE/MATER1EL REPORT Use this form when AF aircraft accident/incident involves inadequacy, malfunction or failure of AF materiel. ! 1. AIRCRAFT TM & SERIAL NUMBER A-12 8/i'-.1 06928 (125 2. SPECIAL REPORTS DATA a. Were Previous UR's Submitted on Factor(s) Involved? Yes No b. No. and Date of UR's Submitted as Result of This Accident (Attach copy) Not 1..pnlicab1e c. Is TDR Requested? III Yes No D d. No. of T.O.'s Not Complied With at Time of Accident (List TO. Nos. and titles on separate sheet(s)?Tab K) 27 Service Bullrtins were not coranlik.1 `..!..1.th i'-...' CRAFf :-: ST IjCAL DATA Item Aircraft Part, Component or Accessory ii Identic.c.:?ion of Aircraft/Part, etc. .1 A-12 ...i, Force Acceptance Date 25 Feb 1963 Total Flight Hours 338:57 None Last Overhaul Date , Overhauling Activity (Name and location) .I.. /A Hours Since Overhaul 1-JA .1, Hours Since Last Periodic Inspection 2'3:37 Date of Last Periodic Inspection 0 Ct 29 1966 1 Type of Last Periodic Inspection .PhaSf? 1 L 4. ENGINE HISTORICAL DATA I (Complete a separate column for each engine involved. Also, complete a separate column for each power plant component involved.) Installed Position ...,. , 1 2 ' Engine Model and Series YJT11D - 201i YJT11D - 20.11 Engine Serial Number F648209 P64.8223 Total Engine Hours 285:18 230:24 , Number of Major Overhauls ... 2 . Hours Since Last Major Overhaul 9902 35:10 Date of Last Overhaul 27 Dec 1965 12. July 1Q66 Overhaul Activity Prctt L Whi-bne-v Fratt L L'hitne;ir i Date Lost Installed 29 Oct 1966 28 Oct. -I966 Hours Since Last Installed 93:12 .:11:25 Date of Last Periodic Inspection 26 July 1266 None since Over:lp.ul Type of Last Periodic Inspection 75 IIT P E - IFuel (Type and octane rating) F.',I.A_ 523C PIA. 5230 i 5. NRE DATA NO INFLICHT FIRE OR EXPLOSIC (To be completed when fire or chemical explosion occurs, not resulting from ground impact. Indicate: P?Probable or K?Known, in squares below.) 1 a. MATERIEL FAILURE CAUSING /HE FIRE I b. IGNITION SOURCE c. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL I e-lectrical System Propulsion System Electrical System Static Electricity/ Lightning Cargo Hydraulic Fluid , 1 Fuel System Other (Specify) Pneumatic System Other (Specify) Electrical Insulation lubricating Oil Hydraulic System Propulsion System Explosives Other (Specify) Pneumatic System Unknown Unknown Fuel Unknown . AIRCRAFT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM a, FIRE/OVERHEAT WARNING Fixed Portable Fixed Portable Fire Detector Overheat Indicator iExtinguished Fire Not Activated and Not Near Fire Operated Properly ? ,I Reduced Fire If Discharged, Chemical Used Not Operated, but Near Fire i No Effect When Discharged If Discharged, Amount of Chemical Used Not Operated and Not Near Fire I Activated but Did Not Discharge Other Pertinent Into. Not Installed Not Activated but Near Fire Other (Specify) I SHUT Cii'ij PROCEDL:..j RESULTS OF ALLOYING FIRE TO BURN OUT 9. EFFECT O.: FIRE MARK ONE I Extinguished Fire . Colastrophic Reduced FireI i i.-.creased Severity of Mishap No Effect I i ..,43.7,,ange in Severity of Mishap 1-- ' Unknown e INot Accomplished 'j Unknown Appro -? ? -- -. - ?? s: ? i -B* 1600590R000100010001 -I a FORM DEC 62 71 1 c --Jo+ PREV.OUS EDITION OF THIS FORM IS OBSOLETE. c Erin FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY T Wntirilina Rom C",-. ALD 1 01 Al Approved Forvairlease 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP711300598$800100010001-4 TION OF INITIAL FIRE iLOCA6. Known Probable Known Probable Known Probable Boggage Compartment Aft of Firewall Wheel Well Bomb Boy Forward of Firewall Cargo-Passenger Compartment Cockpit/Crew Quarters Rocket Pod Other (Specify) Engine Section Tire/Wheel/Brake Unknown 7. MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL EXPLOSION DATA Known Probable Known Probable Initial Ignition Occurred in an Explosive Manner Prior to Ground Impact. Intensity of Explosion Was Sufficient To Cause or Appreciably Contribute to In-Flight Airframe Break-Up. Explosion Occurred After Fire and Before Ground Impact. Other Significant Data (Specify) Explosion Occurred Subsequent to Ground Impact. Unknown or Not Available. 8. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER'S ANALYSIS AND SPECIFIC ACTION TAKEN Describe difficulties involved and relationship of the various components to the accident. Describe specific action token. For Fire Data describe the fire and/or chemical explosion. Cover in detail any noted deficiencies, malfunctions of fire detecting and extinguishing equipment, or questionable procedures. When discussing specific equipment, give the name of manufacturer, part numbers, etc., and state whether or not a UR has been submitted. Include any additional information or opinion of possible value to future technical analysis of this report. SEE IIIDIVIDUAL GROUP REPORTS IN TAB 'TIP OF THIS REPORT. t II li SECRET FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (Special Handling Required. See AFR 1274) Approved For Release 2001/08/29: CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 '`ome "sal USAF ACCIDENT INCIDENT INDEX B TAB A ? AF FORM 711 ? USAF Accident/Incident Report ? AF FORM 711a ? Ground Accident Report (Not applicable for Acft Accidents) C ? AF FORM 711b ? Aircraft Accident/Incident Report ? AF FORM 711c ? Aircraft Maintenance Materiel Report E ? AF FORM 711d ? Missile Accident/Incident Report F ? AF FORM 711e ? Explosives Accident/Incident Report G ? AF FORM 711f ? Nuclear Accident/Incident Report H ? AF FORM 711g ? Life Sciences Report of an Individual I ? Unsatisfactory Report J ? Teardown Deficiency Report K ? List of Technical Orders Not Complied With L ? AFTO Forms 781 Series M ? AF FORM 5 N ? Statements 0 ? Rebuttals P ? Orders Appointing Inves Board Q ? Board Proceedings R ? DD FORM 175 or DD FORM 1080 S ? DD FORM 365 (Wgt-Balance) T ? Private Property Damage U ? Damage to Aircraft V ? Communication ? Transcripts W ? Additional Data X ? Other Forms Y ? Diagram Z ? Photos Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 25X1A Approved For Ree 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B00590R0W00010001-425mA LIFE SCIENCES REPORT OF AN INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IN AN AP ACCIDENT/INCIDENT SliC.:TON A. Am:Cr:AFT ACC:IX:NT/INCIDENT GEN2RAL CIVILIAN b. Assigned Base and Command c. Aircraft Type, Model, Series (as applicable) A-12 (#125) 1 d. Primary AFSC . , ...- e. Duty Assignment Test Pilot f. Current Rating Comm. Pilot g. Age 33 h. Height i, Weight j. Years of Educ. 67 161 14 years k. Activity at time of Accident/Incident PILOT 2 / MEDICAL DATA a. Degree of Injury: None ._____Minor _Major _Fatal Missing b. Days Hospitalized 0 c. Days in Quarters 0 d. Total Days to be Lost N/A ____X _ , e. Waiver Yes, No____X Specify f. If Fatal: Was Autopsy Form Submitted to AFIP? YesNa See Autopsy Report W e il ; e gni% ki S ults rn:.'1(Pe7 . to AFIP? Yes X No Frozen X FixeciNr A6725-6 I g. Diagnosis: Describe Fatalities, Injuries and Causes (Use Basic Diagnostic Nomenclature, Multiple fractures, contusions and lacerations L altitude without benefit of deployed parachute. '0 AFR 160-13). Specify Primary Injury in non-fatal or primary cause of death in fatal. sustained in free fall from high 3 PHYSIOLOGICAL INCIDENT (Complete Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 as applicable) a.: Type Mission Training b. Duration of Flight 4+03 c. Single Ship _ Formation d. Ind. Alt at time of i nl, Pprox 73,000M5:.! Cabin Alt at time of inc.26M f. Time at Alt. 4+03 hrs. Aircraft Pressurization ground checked on 5 Jan 67. Refer to Pilotls Suit e,..: I a. Did you use On Preflight? Check i'es. Eci No h. Regulator SettingVIA ..D Last Check on 5 3-...,,,, I. -full ressure Suil; Type Regulator Used I 67 t:8m iystem Pressure at takeoffil ircraft 02 System at time of incdt Normal Chec70pc. cords I . ? 1,,,st Check of On System ,,,, ' 5 Jen 67 k. Type of Mask ..:N /A_ Adequate Fit: Yes Checked within 15 days 30 days Over No 30 I. Time Lapse between incident and examination Abbrof 72eT.s elepsed.timebetwecn accton an ,uto-,, l:fitly be ow reezinl pay Rm ienttemp sip m. Specify Tests (Specify Type and Re.J.t-A-Tiv --, rITTE ILL; i.ILINe, SUthD TO AFIP CO Blood Sugar FROM USAF HOSPITAL NELL'S High CO, n. Attach a diagram of the flight profile involved, use additional sheet(sCin FLIGHT ROUTE AND PROFILE IN ACCIDENT REPORT (TAB Y 4 PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL Check only factors present. Explain the basis for your determination FACTORS in Item 10. Cite all clinical and lab evidence FACTOR.FACTOR Not Sg CONTRIBUTED TO ACCIDENT Not Sig CONTRIBUTED TO ACCIDENT Definite Probable Possible Definite Probable Possible Aging X Freoccupation/ Channelized Attention X Alcohol X Other X Air Sickness X fatigue (Auto-Pilot mop) X Auditory Interference X 0-Forces X Body Build X Hyperventilation X Boredom X Hypoxia X Cardiovascular X Illness X Discipline X Language Barrier X Distraction X Missed Meals 7r I. Drugs and/or Self-Medication V .a.. Motivation/Morale X Dysbarism (Specify) X Spatial Disorientation X Emotional Disturbances X Task Over-saturation X Anxiety X Unconsciousness X Fear X Vertigo X Get-Horr.eitis X Visual Restriction X Irratic.r:ol Behavior X Other Related Factors (Explain) X Over Confidence X No Factors Present Panic X 5 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (Check on y factors present. Explain the basis for your determination in Item 10 Cite all clinical and lab evidence) FACTOR Not Sig CONTRIBUTED TO ACCIDENT FACTOR Not Sig CONTRIBUTED TO ACCIDENT Definite Probable Possible Definite Probable Possible Air Pressure, i.e. Rapid Decompression, Pressure Loss, Etc., Specify X Smoke, fumes X Cold X Vibration X Deceleration Forces X Weather X Heat X Windblast X Light Intensity X Other Related Factors, Specify X Noise X No Factors Present 6 TRAINING RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT/INCIDENT (Give Dates Accomplished) a. Ejection Seat Training: Seat Simulator 1953 Ejection Seat Tower 1953 Previous Ejection Dec 1958 - F-101HOURS Total Flying Time 3356:00 Lectures/Demonstrations Other (Explain) This model 375:00 b. Survival Training: Yearly Review with Field Trips USAF School: Ground X Water....._ Arctic X Jungle X Lectures/Demonstrations AUK ? c. Parachute TroininaL IT 0 0Para -Sail Over Wnter, PLF Training Jump School: Nr Previous Jumps Lec ures/Demonstrations Other ci. Physi:dogical Training Mar 64 Noce Arca 51 e. Last Chamber Flight D.,17 Nov 66 Place Area 51 ? f. Type Flight I Full Press Suit 1 .,.,. AFSC or Other Training h. Name of Course or OJT i. Dates Attended j. Aptitude Scores Applicable .j.::.'dxil Pilot Trng Basic Pilot Trnp- 153 Unknown ??? 01 -0 11 ii a z-iii; G ,; ! le,':,i 0 '411 eel ses , (Special Handling Required, See APR 127-4) A?. FORM vvrvh-it rrtinnt.1 tir. T11111 l*C111-1 1. c:11,-.(1.1r--rt. Approved For ReNialie 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71B00590R0841100010001-4 PERSONAL, PROTECTIVE AND SU.IVIVAL EQUIPMENT Specify o'l applicable items of equipment on appropriate line and specifically indicate all types of clothing worn and any other equipment that inRuenced operation. NOT AVAILABLE AVAILABLE Not Used Used ITEM EXAMPLE TYPE Functioned Failed Heed Protection P-4B, HGU-2/P, HGU-6/P X Eye Protection Visor, Glasses X Ear Protection Ear Plugs, Muff X Oxygen Mask MBU-5/P MBU-3/P Full Pressure Suit X 1 Clothing Worn K-2B, A/P-225-2 S _.Nr. GN -S970 -10/5 -3 Cio,hing, Survival Sleeping Bag, Down-Filled Suit X Gloves 3-3A, MG-1 X Footgear Alert Boots, Combat Boots Body Restraints Seat Belt, Shoulder Harness Seat Belt Fired but Failed to Open 0 Life Vest LPU-2/P Incorporated into Suit X Life Raft PK-2,E-2B inporporated into Scat Kit X Survival Kit, Container Global, MD-1 Special Type X Communications URC-211SARAH, Automatic Pecked in Pare chute X Other Signaling Devices Flares, Mirrors, Whistle X Rations Food/Water, Provided/Forged X Survival Equipment Rifle, Fishing Gear X Seat Fwd/itiiii Facing, aia-jiaCti. Parachute Jammed Under Seat Heedrest , Other Equipment flashlight, etc (Specify) 211X. Sur Kit Stored in Ri nt Ler Pocket X 8 ESCAPE a. General: (Check or fill in as appropriate) Water Mtns --X--.fce/Snow_Z_ -Deep-Rough, Hilly --.- Desert Swamp- Other (Exp) Ejection IGround .- Landing Surface: Bailout Ri Flat- Calm, Shallow -L-Wooded- Shallow-Deep-Unknown b. Surface Winds, Knots 3Q-_:24,a......._ (estimate if unk) Dragged: Yes No 5g Difficulty releasing Chute Canopy: Yes No N/A c. Reason for Jump (if more than one indicate): Fuel Exhaustion X Eire Engine Failure_Mid-Air Collision Loss of Control (Exp) _Other d. Attitude of Aircraft: Slight at Separatoz.fu4o.p,i0n9d.anC . Level Inverted Diva -_, Bank Spin Spiral Climb (A;glailatic Lep uelt firea out Jalier he -;,o Re _...\- _ - _ L e. Altitude above Surface2214-3212: IAVLpprox 3 50if not known, approx.) Seat Catapult, Ballistic Rocket X f. Difficulties Initiating Escape iN one - Canopy and Seat il,ject Normal. Centrifugal Force-Canopy/Hatch Failure-Injury-Actuating Controls (Specify) Automatic Other (Exp) Lap Belt fired but Failed to Re le cc g. Difficulties During and After Clothing/Equipment Interference Held onto Seat Actuating Escape: , Pilot Unable to 1:anually A Seat entangled in Shroud Lines Open legs/Arms entangled Lap Belt in Shroud Lines Automatic Lap Headrest Belt Malfundion X Controls _Did not Separate X NoDiff.___otherPrOParachute Jammed Under h. Seat Separation Device Installed; Foiled: Webbing Yes X No Functioned JOITIN ,ed Fare Properly, Yes .X. No Initiator Other (Exp) chute Under Seat Headrest I. Type Parachute: Seat Back Parachute equipped with Zero Delay Lanyard: Yes No -X Connected to 0-ring: NA Yes_ No _ Automatic Lanyard Connected; And Pulled when Pilot Separated from S Yes ).__;..._ No _59 e.t on ConAact wit Canopy release: Single Double Canopy; 28'_ 30' N 35 I X - NOTE: A narrative statement will be prepared by each ejectee the event of a fatality, the statement will be prepae.d and/or survivor to include all information by the Flight Surgeon. see HASSUKI'M pertinent to escape and SEOUENCE survival. The statement will be attached to this form. In OF EVENTS" (attached) 9 RESCUE AND/OR SURVIVAL a. Survival involved (Survival implies any water landing and anytime over 1 hour before rescue on land) Yes- No --X. b. Distance nearest Rescue (military base) 6 7 NM Timeody Found ,, before Ames L. 0 Hrs Transmitted distress signal: Transmitted position fix: ' Yes .Lo uas Yes........XNo No e Mods of Exposure; Frostbite Immersion Sea Sickness Insect Bites Sunburn Dehydration Other (Explain) Fatal Injuries d. Primary kclor In MO: Radio/Beacon .1is O Sea Marker.E byeCVO ry Position Flores Mirror Flashlight (Specify) Fix X Chaff Local Population Other (Specify) V1 SUP 1 Si .:frbting. of 'Jive. eke ?(,' Fi r e. TypeliWUrNone Required Boa(' r overFilf Rescue Ground Party, Military Local Population Helicopter/other Aircraft ? (Specify) (Walked Out) Other (Specify) liad.y_ant t.P CI hr C_47 I` ft Observer. 10 MEDICAL OFFICER'S RATIONALE, COMMENTS This section is to include comment causation. Injuries should be correlated through 9 should be commented upon. See attached Flight ? 25X1A an medical, personal, social, family, industrial hygiene and allied factors in incident causation, and a description and analysis of the factors in injury with the operations of personal equipment, malfunctions and failures of structures, systems, etc. Pertinent contributing factors in Items 3 Include X.ray and laboratory findings. Pertinent recommendations are encouraged. Surgeon's Comments. USE ONLY SECRET FOR OFFICIALI3andIIrs I:IrAd pp AFP 12741 Date ' 7 Jan 67 *711.4 PAGE 2 Approved For Release 2001/08/29: CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 ftsio ?tiord USAF ACCIDENT INCIDENT INDEX , TAB A ? AF FORM 711 ? USAF Accident/Incident Report B ? AF FORM 711a ? Ground Accident Report (Not applicable for Acft Accidents) C ? AF FORM 711b ? Aircraft Accident/Incident Report 0 ? AF FORM 711c ? Aircraft Maintenance Materiel Report E ? AF FORM 711d ? Missile Accident/Incident Report F ? AF FORM 711e ? Explosives Accident/Incident Report G ? AF FORM 711f ? Nuclear Accident/Incident Report H ? AF FORM 711g ? Life Sciences Report of an Individual I ? Unsatisfactory Report J ? Teardown Deficiency Report K ? List of Technical Orders Not Complied With L ? AFTO Forms 781 Series M ? AF FORM 5 N ? Statements 0 ? Rebuttals P ? Orders Appointing lnves Board Q ? Board Proceedings R ?.DD FORM 175 or DD FORM 1080 S ? DD FORM 365 (Wgt-Balance) T ? Private Property Damage U ? Damage to Aircraft V ? Communication ? Transcripts W ? Additional Data X ? Other Forms Y ? Diagram Z ? Photos Approved For Release 2001/08/29 : CIA-RDP71600590R000100010001-4 Approved For %Rase 2001/08/29: CIA-RDP711300590Raftb100010001-4 A-12 SERVICE BULLETIN/S.A.M. STATUS Bulletin Number Title 285 OUTBD ELEVON DOWN SPRING 890 LOWER FILLETS 974 REDUCED TVL PITCH TRIM ACT 976 AFT BYPASS DOOR WIRESHIELD 987A SPIKE ACTUATOR SWITCH 987D FLEX LINES 987F TERMINAL STRIPS 1006 IFR INTERPHONE 1025 NOSE TRANSPONDER INSTALL 1035 ALTITUDE RECORDING MOD 1041-4 SAS HARNESS REPL 1052 HYD SWIVEL PLUMBING 1061 RELOCATE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES SAM 115 COMP INLET PRESS IND WIRE SAM 150 DIODE SUPPORT COVER SAM 153 ALTERNATOR CHANGE SAM 162 SEALING Q-BAY HELIUM LEAKS SAM 165 SLIP INDICATOR SAM 167 ACCESS HOLE - STUB FIN SAM 171 ATTACHMENTS GEAR BOX ACCESS DOOR SECRET Date 30 Mar 66 7 Mar 66 18 Jan 66 16 Aug 65 31 May 66 31 May 66 31 May 66 24 Jun 66 24 Mar 66 19 Apr 66 24 May 66 19 Aug 66 13 Sep 66 8 Mar 66 16 Aug 66 21 Sep 66 2 Nov 66 8 Nov 66 15 Nov 66 14 Dec 66 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ecial Handling Required. 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