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Aircraft by type - Lockheed F-104 Starfighter including all variants and license built aircraft |
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| Date | Air Force | A'cft | Unit - Serial |
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crashed | crew | seat | photo |
| 25th November 1961 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104712 | Canadair Montreal | automatic pitch system. Likely rigging problem. | Mr. B. Flemming | Lockheed C-2 | |
| 22nd May 1962 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104707 | 6 STR OTU Cold Lake | During takeoff, th e canopy opened. Also, loss of thrust due to nozzle pump failure | F/1. J. G. Aiken | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 10th August 1962 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104742 | 6 STR OTU Cold Lake | Loss of thrust during touch‑and‑go | Flt. Lt. J.R. Mulhall ejected but sustained fatal injuries when parachute disintegrated in aircraft fire area | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 4th September 1962 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104803 | Canadair Montreal | Hit tree on final approach | Flt. Lt. L. S. Lumsdaine | Lockheed C-2 | |
| 27th May 1963 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104719 | 4 Wing Baden | Engine flamed out on an initial acceptance flight | F/L L.A. Tapp | Lockheed C-2 | |
| 19th June 1963 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104728 | 6 STR OTU Cold Lake | Aircraft struck ground after takeoff, probably due to open canopy | F/L W.G. Hollingshead ejected at too low altitude and killed | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 11th September 1963 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104794 | 3 Wing Zweibrucken | Engine Nozzle problems | F/L D. O. Schneider ejected at too low altitude and killed | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 23rd October 1963 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104876 | 4 Wing Baden | Engine fire on final approach | Flt. Lt. H.R. Venus | Lockheed C-2 | |
| 1st November 1963 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104764 | 6 STR OTU Cold Lake | Failure of main fuel control unit | F/t. Lt. C. W. Gehman | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 10th January 1964 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104767 | 6 STR OTU Cold lake | Mid‑Air collision in formation | F/0 B. L. Smith | Lockheed C-2 | |
| 27th January 1964 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104858 | 2 Wing Grostenquin | Engine nozzle failure at low level | Flt. Lt. L.G. Van Vliet | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 5th March 1964 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104752 | 6 STR OTU Cold lake | Engine failure on low level bombing run, probably due to birdstrike | F/0 A. Doran | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 1st May 1964 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104809 | 3 Wing Zweibrucken | Nozzle failure on GCA approach | F/L D. E Wilson | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 11th May 1964 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104811 | 3 Wing Zweibrucken | Disconnect of rudder linkage during flight | Flt. Lt. L. J. Bentham | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 25th June 1964 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104778 | 6 STR OTU Cold Lake | Possible bird strike compressor stall on low level flight | F/t. Lt. W. G. Baker | Lockheed C-2 | |
| 27th October 1964 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104849 | 1 Wing Marville | Engine failure due to birdstrike | Sqn. Ldr. J.L. Frazer. | Lockheed C-2 | |
| 16th November 1964 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104856 | 3 Wing Zweibrucken | Engine failure due to inadequate maintenance | Flt. Lt. Harry R. Stroud | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 24th February 1965 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104884 | 4 Wing Baden | Engine fire during flight. | S/L R.W. Spencer | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 4th May 1965 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104878 | 4 Wing Baden | Engine fire during flight. | F/L R.C. Beehler | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 9th June 1965 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104725 | 6 STR OTU Cold lake | Pilot lost control due to undetermined technical malfunction on final approach | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 11th June 1965 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104871 | 4 Wing Baden | Compressor stall shortly after takeoff |
F/0 D.M. Caldwell |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 5th July 1965 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104817 | 3 Wing Zweibrucken | Engine failure during flight |
Flt. Lt. D. C. K. Thorn |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 9th August 1965 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104727 | 6 STR OTU Cold Lake | Engine fire during flight. |
F/0 Don Scott |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 13th August 1965 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104738 | 4 Wing Baden | Engine failure during flight | Lockheed C-2 |
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16th September 1965 |
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CF-104D |
104659 |
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Bird strike-engine failure |
Flt Lt J E Greidanaus |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| Capt C F Summers | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 16th September 1965 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104853 | 3 Wing Zweibrucken | Birdstrike. Engine failure due to compressor disintegration at high speed |
F/L K. D. Castle |
Lockheed C-2 | |
| 21st March 1966 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104820 | 3 Wing Zweibrucken | Severe compressor stall due to birdstrike |
F/L J. M. Ayres |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 12th October 1966 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104745 | 6 STR OTU Cold Lake | Engine failure due to birdstrike |
F/L R.R. Challoner |
Lockheed C-2 | |
| 28th October 1966 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104867 | 4 Wing Baden | Aircraft pitched up during handling exercise |
F/0 Rob Zemek |
Lockheed C-2 | |
| 30th March 1967 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104768 | 6 STIR OTU Cold Lake | Engine failure due to birdstrike immediately after takeoff |
F/t. Lt. H.J. Rowe |
Lockheed C-2 | |
| 21st May 1967 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104748 | 1 Wing Lahr | Thrust loss on takeoff |
S/L M. R. MacGregor |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 20th July 1967 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104875 | 4 Wing Baden | Aircraft pitched up due to pilot disorientation |
F/0 Rob Zemek ejected but sustained fatal injuries due to seat malfunction |
Lockheed C-2 | |
| 18th July 1967 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104734 | 1 Wing Lahr | Compressor stall due to birdstrike | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 3rd August 1967 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104885 | 4 Wing Baden | Control loss due to hydraulic system contamination |
F/0 L. B. Mealing |
Lockheed C-2 | |
| 4th Nov 1967 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104736 | 6 STR OTU Cold Lake | Engine failure during flight |
S/L J. E. Greatrix |
Lockheed C-2 |
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27th May 1968 |
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CF-104D | 104635 |
417 Cold Lake |
In-flight engine failure |
Capt W L Worthy |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| Capt J. M. Denard | Lockheed C-2 | |||||||
| 19th Jun 1968 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104874 | 4 Wing Baden | Aircraft went out of control while in the circuit for landing |
Capt. R.J.Swanston ejected but with insufficient time to effect parachute deployment |
Lockheed C-2 | |
| 15th Jul 1968 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104897 | 3 Wing Zweibrucken | Oil system malfunction during flight |
Capt. V. F. Gerden |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 24th Sep 1968 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104724 | 417 OTS Cold Lake | Aircraft pitched up while avoiding another aircraft |
Capt. D. Macintosh |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 15th Nov 1968 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104741 | 417 OTS Cold Lake | Engine failure due to birdstrike |
Lt. J. A. M. Lemire |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 2nd Apr 1969 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104782 | 417 OTS Cold Lake | Engine failure due to foreign object damage |
Maj. W. L. "Bill" Worthy |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 25th Apr 1969 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104854 | 1 Wing Lahr | Severe cockpit damage after birdstrike |
Capt. R. E. White - Which photo is correct |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 9th Jul 1969 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104831 | 4 Wing Baden | In‑flight fire due to foreign object damage |
Capt. J.R. Dunlop |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 25th Jul 1969 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104881 | 4 Wing Baden | Mid‑air collision on training flight |
Lt. G. P. Ferris |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 19th Aug 1969 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104765 | 417 OTS Cold lake | Engine failure due to birdstrike |
Capt. G. F. Ball |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 5th Sep 1969 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104709 | 1 Wing Lahr | Loss of control during formation takeoff |
Capt. K. J. Chatfield |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 6th Nov 1969 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104781 | 1 Wing Lahr | Aircraft struck top of hill on low level mission | Lt. R. Fetchyshyn unsuccessful ejection | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 14th Apr 1970 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104718 | 4 Wing Baden | Mid‑air collision in cloud on instrument approach |
Capt. J. M. Hivon |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 14th Apr 1970 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104828 | 4 Wing Baden | Mid‑air collision in cloud on instrument approach |
Maj. M. D. Thorn |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 27th Apr 1970 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104834 | 1 Wing Lahr | Multiple compressor stalls at high level due to engine foreign object damage |
Capt. D. R. Graham (or is it G. R. Graham??) |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 17th June 1970 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104710 | 417 OTS Cold Lake | Aircraft struck trees on practice weapon delivery |
Capt. D. V. Koski |
Lockheed C-2 |
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7th October 1970 |
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CF-104D |
104663 |
1
CAG |
In-flight engine failure |
Maj W Bain |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| Captain L. A. O’Brien | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 25th March 1971 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104723 | 417 OTS Cold Lake | Structural breakup due to inadvertent overstress during air combat manoeuvring |
Capt. R. A. Heston |
Lockheed C-2 | |
| 10th June 1971 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104722 | 417 OTS Cold Lake | Control problems due to failure of #2 hydraulic system. |
Capt. J. M. Westrop |
Lockheed C-2 | |
| 16th June 1971 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104823 | 1 CAG Baden | Mid‑air collision shortly after takeoff |
Maj. M. I. Chesser |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 23rd July 1971 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104804 | 1 CAG Baden | Severe compressor stall in transit to an exercise area. |
Lt. D. J. Burroughs |
Lockheed C-2 |
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27th October 1971 |
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CF-104D |
104668 |
1
CAG |
Engine failure (FOD and fire) |
Capt Bruce O. Lundquist |
Lockheed C-2 |
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Capt P. M. Davis |
Lockheed C-2 | |||||||
| 4th May 1973 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104769 | 417 OTS Cold lake | Aircraft hit trees on practice weapons delivery |
Capt. John B. Croll ejected |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 10th May 1973 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104864 | 1 CAG Baden | Aircraft pitched up in landing pattern |
Capt. P. J. Rackham ejected, but too late for parachute deployment |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 17th August 1973 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104720 | 1 CAG Baden | Aircraft struck trees on a practice tactical weapons delivery |
Capt. J. E. McGillivray |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 11th March 1974 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104872 | 417 OTS Cold Lake | In‑flight fire while on radar final |
Maj. W. H. Blatter |
Lockheed C-2 | |
| 19th Mar 1974 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104895 | AETE Cold Lake | Compressor stall due to gun malfunction in fligh |
Maj. M. D. Johnson |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 27th May 1974 |
RCAF |
CF‑104 | 104789 | 417 OTS Cold Lake | Compressor stall at low level due to bird strike |
Maj. E. S. Andrichuk |
Lockheed C-2 |
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7th November 1974 |
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CF-104D |
104631 |
417 Cold Lake |
Test flight - engine failure due to fod |
Capt G. R. Todd |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| Lt M. G. Abbott | Lockheed C-2 |
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| 11th December 1974 |
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CF-104 |
104715 | 1 CAG Baden | Massive in‑flight control restriction due to unidentified foreign object damage |
Capt. F. G. Youngson |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 9th September 1975 |
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CF-104 |
104779 | 421 Sqn. Baden | Engine fire on takeoff |
Capt. J. E. McGillivray |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 7th March 1978 |
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CF-104 |
104838 | 439 Sqn. Baden | Engine failure due to series of compressor stalls |
Capt. B. M. Robinson |
Lockheed C-2 |
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| 18th August 1978 |
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CF-104 |
104829 | 421 Sqn. Baden | Engine failure due to birdstrike |
Capt. R. Bollinger |
Lockheed C-2 |
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24th June 1980 |
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CF-104D |
104651 |
417Cold Lake |
Bird strike-engine failure |
Capt Rick Wall |
Lockheed C-2 |