German Starfighter crashes

A total of 292 German F-104 were lost in accidents (including MAP F-104G serial number 62-12312)
with the tragic death of 116 pilots, but 171 pilots ejected safely, 8 pilots ejected twice
Another 6 F-104 were damaged beyond repair on the ground

Date

Code

Const. Nr

Type

Unit

Remarks

29.03.1961

BB+375

5062

F-104F

WaSLw 10

engine failure due to malfunction of the fuel control unit near Korbach, both pilots ejected ok

06.09.1961

BB+378

5065

F-104F

WaSLw 10

flame out after fuel shortage due to loss of all navigation instruments near Gundelheim, both pilots ejected ok

25.01.1962

BB+366

5053

F-104F

WaSLw 10

afterburner blow-out during wing take-off at Norvenich AB, 1 pilot killed, 1 pilot ok

22.05.1962

DA+107

2029

F-104G

JaboG 31

engine failure after low fuel pressure near Jülich, pilot ejected ok

19.06.1962

BB+365

5052

F-104F

WaSLw 10

ground contact near Knapsack of a 4 ship formation flight after disorientation of the leader, pilot was killed

19.06.1962

BB+370

5057

F-104F

WaSLw 10

ground contact near Knapsack of a 4 ship formation flight after disorientation of the leader, pilot (USAF) was killed

19.06.1962

BB+385

5072

F-104F

WaSLw 10

ground contact near Knapsack of a 4 ship formation flight after disorientation of the leader, pilot was killed

19.06.1962

BB+387

5074

F-104F

WaSLw 10

ground contact near Knapsack of a 4 ship formation flight after disorientation of the leader, pilot was killed

03.09.1962

DA+116

2019

F-104G

JaboG 31

loss of aircraft control after take-off near Mechernich due to too early gear retraction, pilot ejected too late and was fatally injured

31.01.1964

VA+111

7091

F-104G

MFG 1

midair collision in high altitude formation near Leck AB, pilot ejected ok

31.01.1964

VA+112

7092

F-104G

MFG 1

midair collision in high altitude formation near Leck AB, pilot ejected ok

24.03.1964

DC+101

2071

F-104G

JaboG 33

heavy damaged after take-off abort due to nose wheel shimmy, pilot (USAF) was safe

02.05.1964

JA+106

8018

F-104G

JG 71

crashed into ground during slow flight demonstration at Armed Forces Day Bremerhaven, pilot (USAF) was killed

11.05.1964

JA+232

8036

F-104G

JG 71

hit the approach lights on final at Wittmundhafen AB in bad weather (heavy rain), pilot was killed

11.05.1964

EA+233

8142

RF-104G

AG 51

engine failure shortly after take-off at Manching AB, pilot ejected ok

27.07.1964

BB+380

5067

F-104F

WaSLw 10

loss of aircraft control near Hesel after loosing a flap at high speed (AMI), pilots ejected ok

14.10.1964

DD+237

7136

F-104G

JaboG 34

hit some trees due to disorientation after an TACAN instrument approach into Memmingen AB (EDSM), pilot was killed

16.10.1964

DC+236

2085

F-104G

JaboG 33

engine explosion with strong vibrations and loss of aircraft control near Mühlhausen, France, pilot ejected ok

12.11.1964

EA+115

8126

RF-104G

AG 51

engine explosion and engine failure during GCA at Manching AB, pilot (USAF) ejected ok

24.02.1965

BB+239

8189

RF-104G

WaSLw 10

ground contact after AB blow-out shortly after take-off at Jever AB, pilot was killed

18.03.1965

VA+116

7096

F-104G

MFG 1

ditching (water contact) during sea low level near Büsum, pilot was killed

18.03.1965

JA+107

8041

F-104G

JG 71

heavy damaged in open field after take-off abort and barrier failure, pilot was safe

19.03.1965

EA+243

8155

RF-104G

AG 51

ground contact during recce low level in poor weather near Kaufbeuren AB, pilot was killed

16.04.1965

62-12312

6011

F-104G

4510 CCTW

loss of aircraft control after take-off from Luke AFB, Canopy not fully locked, German Navy pilot was killed (MAP aircraft)

23.04.1965

EA+108

8108

RF-104G

AG 51

lightning strike and engine failure near Vilsbiburg during GCA-approach to Ingolstadt, pilot ejected ok

26.04.1965

TA+163

5729

TF-104G

MFG 1

nozzle failure and power loss during GCA into Jagel AB, both pilots ejected ok

13.05.1965

63-13236

2018

F-104G

4510 CCTW

ground contact during recovery (pull up) in a gunnery event at Gila Bend range, pilot was killed

11.06.1965

JA+235

8039

F-104G

JG 71

ground contact after disorientation in clouds during a low level flight, pilot was killed

12.06.1965

DA+259

9047

F-104G

JaboG 31

compressor stall (IGV failure) during range sortie at Suippes Range, France, pilot ejected ok

14.06.1965

DF+123

9149

F-104G

JaboG 36

engine explosion and engine failure near Köhlen, pilot ejected but died afterwards

22.06.1965

EA+120

8136

RF-104G

AG 51

gear and flaps problems shortly after take-off at Laon AB, France, pilot was killed

29.06.1965

DC+126

7071

F-104G

JaboG 33

disorientation after lightning strike during high altitude navigation flight near Grossouire, France, pilot ejected ok

02.07.1965

63-13230

2011

F-104G

4510 CCTW

pitch-up almost vertical after take-off configured as dart tow, USAF pilot was killed

06.07.1965

63-13248

2032

F-104G

4510 CCTW

loss of control during recovery in a gunnery event at Gila Bend range, pilot was killed

03.08.1965

BB+247

8198

RF-104G

WaSLw 10

ground contact in bad weather during low level near Bielefeld, pilot was killed

04.08.1965

DA+253

7104

F-104G

JaboG 31

caught fire in the barrier after take-off abort at Norvenich AB, pilot was safe

17.08.1965

BB+364

5051

F-104F

WaSLw 10

broken right landing gear strut during night landing at Jever AB, both pilots ejected safely

23.08.1965

EA+126

8171

RF-104G

AG 51

loss of control during take-off at Manching AB due to broken elevator pin, pilot was killed

22.09.1965

JD+248

8228

F-104G

JG 74

nozzle failure and power loss during GCA into Jever AB, pilot ejected but was drowned

22.09.1965

BB+246

8197

RF-104G

WaSLw 10

engine failure due to fuel starvation during approach to Jever AB, pilot ejected ok

29.09.1965

DA+114

7018

F-104G

JaboG 31

engine failure due to loss of oil during approach to Jever AB, pilot ejected but died

05.11.1965

DD+120

7128

F-104G

JaboG 34

disorientation after entering clouds shortly after formation take-off at Memmingen AB, pilot was killed

24.11.1965

DD+119

7127

F-104G

JaboG 34

caught fire after loosing hydraulic fluid over Frasca Range, Sardegna, pilot ejected safely

06.12.1965

DA+254

7105

F-104G

JaboG 31

pilot incapacitated and died due to lack of oxygen, aircraft flew on Autopilot and crashed near Narwik, Norway

22.12.1965

JD+106

9066

F-104G

JG 74

fuel depletion being unable to land in snow storm at Neuburg or Manching AB, pilot ejected safely

23.12.1965

DB+234

8315

F-104G

JaboG 32

spatial disorientation after vertigo in bad weather near Laichingen, pilot was killed

20.01.1966

JA+123

8016

F-104G

JG 71

nozzle failure after take-off from Wittmundhafen for a test flight, pilot ejected but died on parachute landing fall

07.02.1966

BB+249

8201

RF-104G

WaSLw 10

broken right main landing gear prior landing at Jever AB, controlled bail out, pilot ejected ok

11.02.1966

DA+240

2061

F-104G

JaboG 31

heavy damaged after ground contact in fog 800 m short of runway at Norvenich AB, pilot was seriously injured

03.03.1966

63-13270

8003

F-104G

4510 CCTW

fuel system malfunction after flying a barrel roll during 1st night solo flight near Luke AFB, pilot ejected ok

10.03.1966

DC+117

2074

F-104G

JaboG 33

crashed shortly after take-off from Buchel AB for unknown reason (possible APC problem), pilot was killed

18.03.1966

DB+237

8320

F-104G

JaboG 32

engine failure after a compressor stall on take-off during gear retraction at Lechfeld AB, pilot ejected but died

21.03.1966

EB+112

8210

RF-104G

AG 51

loss of control and entered spin during test flight (APC malfunction), pilot ejected ok

02.05.1966

VA+104

7084

F-104G

MFG 1

compressor stall with engine failure after take-off, pilot ejected at 1500 feet, but parachute malfunctioned

10.05.1966

VA+115

7095

F-104G

MFG 1

mid air collision in bad weather with construction number 7197 over North Sea, near Terschelling, NL, pilot was killed

10.05.1966

VB+240

7197

F-104G

MFG 2

mid air collision in bad weather with construction number 7095 over North Sea, near Terschelling, NL, pilot ejected but died

17.05.1966

DA+129

9059

F-104G

JaboG 31

damaged after emergency landing with open nozzle at RAF Gutersloh, cutting the net barrier, pilot was injured

27.05.1966

DF+234

9157

F-104G

JaboG 36

weered off runway after chute failure on landing at Hopsten AB, pilot ejected but died

27.05.1966

63-13259

2010

F-104G

4510 CCTW

engine failure due to open nozzle, caused by loss of oil pressure, Gila Bend, AZ, pilot ejected ok

13.06.1966

EA+107

8106

RF-104G

AG 51

mid air collision with construction number 8160 over Zuider Sea, Netherlands, pilot ejected but died after the ejection

13.06.1966

EA+248

8160

RF-104G

AG 51

mid air collision with construction number 8106 over Zuider Sea, Netherlands, pilot did not eject and was killed

13.07.1966

63-13277

9004

F-104G

4510 CCTW

loss of control and ground contact during recovery in a gunnery event at Gila Bend range, pilot was killed

18.07.1966

JA+254

8078

F-104G

JG 71

loss of control during A/A gunnery pass approaching the tow target near Helgoland, pilot ejected but was drowned

19.07.1966

DD+232

7131

F-104G

JaboG 34

over-G in the landing at Memmingen AB due to oxygen problems, incapacitated pilot, pilot was safe

15.09.1966

63-13261

8196

F-104G

4510 CCTW

asymmetric flaps and loss of aircraft control after take-off, pilot ejected ok

16.09.1966

63-13241

2024

F-104G

4510 CCTW

flight control problems after take-off, pilot ejected but got hit by his ejection seat and died

18.10.1066

VA+145

7169

F-104G

MFG 1

compressor stall over sea near Isle Neuwerk, pilot ejected but was injured

28.11.1966

DC+126

8292

F-104G

JaboG 33

crashed on landing at Buchel AB due to BLC failure, pilot ejected but died

07.02.1967

DA+256

7107

F-104G

JaboG 31

spatial disorientation after vertigo in strike bombing pattern over Frasca Range, pilot was killed

03.03.1967

DC+119

2077

F-104G

JaboG 33

loss of control on final at Decimomannu AB (APC failure), pilot ejected and was injured

28.04.1967

VB+205

6641

RF-104G

MFG 2

bird strike during low level near Bad Meinberg, pilot ejected ok

16.05.1967

EB+256

8276

RF-104G

AG 52

bird strike during low level at Neufeld, near Helserdeich, pilot ejected ok

22.05.1967

VA+133

7157

F-104G

MFG 1

crashed at Lommersum due to compressor stall after take-off from Norvenich AB, pilot ejected safe

29.05.1967

DF+361

5915

TF-104G

JaboG 36

loss of electrical system and fire warning near Hopsten AB, pilots ejected ok

08.06.1967

EA+252

6627

RF-104G

AG 51

nozzle failure during approach into Manching AB, pilot ejected

15.08.1967

JA+240

8044

F-104G

JG 71

left runway during night landing at Wittmundhafen AB, pilot ok

19.09.1967

DC+231

8328

F-104G

JaboG 33

nozzle failure and emergency landing at Korfu AB, Greece, pilot ejected 10 feet under water

13.10.1967

DA+231

7030

F-104G

JaboG 31

nozzle failure in bad weather during approach into Norvenich AB, pilot ejected

24.10.1967

63-13239

2022

F-104G

4510 CCTW

mid air collision with construction number 2096 during formation rejoin near Ajo, Arizona, pilot ejected

24.10.1967

63-13267

2096

F-104G

4510 CCTW

mid air collision with construction number 2022 during formation rejoin near Ajo, Arizona, pilot ejected

07.12.1967

DF+361

5944

TF-104G

JaboG 36

nozzle failure during approach into Hopsten AB in snow storm, both pilots killed

25.01.1968

25+01

8254

RF-104G

AG 52

exploded in mid-air after engine fire after "touch and go" at Leck AB, pilot ejected ok

27.03.1968

20+66

2078

F-104G

JaboG 33

engine failure due to compressor stall right after take-off from Buchel AB, pilot ejected ok and was injured

04.04.1968

22+27

7102

F-104G

MFG 1

spatial disorientation (suspected unconscious) during approach to Jagel AB, pilot was killed

17.04.1968

21+73

7042

F-104G

JaboG 32

exploded in mid-air during Mach 2 functional test flight, reason unknown, pilot was killed

21.05.1968

21+08

6630

RF-104G

MFG 1

spatial disorientation after vertigo in bad weather during low level formation flight near Silberstedt, pilot was killed

28.05.1968

27+04

5705

TF-104G

WaSLw 10

loss of thrust control due to broken throttle linkage near Wittmundhafen AB, pilots ejected

11.06.1968

24+50

8194

F-104G

JaboG 34

crashed into mountain due to failure of navigation system (nighttime), pilot was killed

20.06.1968

20+09

2009

F-104G

JG 71

loss of aircraft control during landing at Wittmundhafen AB, pilot ejected

02.08.1968

65-12749

8064

F-104G

4510 CCTW

ground contact during recovery (late pull-out) in a gunnery event at Gila Bend range, pilot killed

05.08.1968

63-13274

9001

F-104G

4510 CCTW

asymmetric flaps and loss of aircraft control at Gila Bend range, pilot ejected ok

22.08.1968

21+05

6626

RF-104G

AG 51

caught on fire during engine test run at Manching AB, written off

22.08.1968

24+14

8154

RF-104G

AG 51

caught on fire from burning construction number 6626 during engine test at Manching AB, written off

18.09.1968

23+04

7187

F-104G

MFG 2

water contact during sea low level in Kattegat, pilot ejected but died

24.09.1968

22+02

7072

F-104G

JaboG 33

damaged after emergency landing at Ramstein AB, pilot slightly injured; 1. Martin Baker GQ-7 ejection!

24.09.1968

25+77

9041

F-104G

JG 71

loss of aircraft control with departure into a spin near Wittmundhafen AB, pilot ejected

09.10.1968

28+21

5951

TF-104G

WaSLw 10

water contact in river Weser during formation exercise near Weddewarden, both pilots died

09.10.1968

21+62

7031

F-104G

JaboG 31

crashed into terrain in bad weather near Ottmarsbocholt, pilot was killed

25.11.1968

26+14

9155

F-104G

JaboG 36

caught on fire during engine test run at Hopsten AB, written off

12.12.1968

23+10

7193

F-104G

MFG 2

crashed into North Sea after bird strike near Helgoland, pilot ejected but drowned

05.03.1969

21+66

7035

F-104G

JaboG 34

engine failure after compressor blade failure during functional test flight, pilot ejected ok

05.03.1969

65-12746

8021

F-104G

4510 CCTW

loss of right wing and loss of control at Gila Bend range, pilot was killed

25.03.1969

67-14891

8191

F-104G

4510 CCTW

asymmetric land flaps and loss of aircraft control at Luke AFB, pilot ejected and was seriously injured

15.04.1969

27+32

5734

TF-104G

JG 71

compressor stall during functional test flight, one pilot ejected ok, one pilot was killed

22.04.1969

25+85

9060

F-104G

JaboG 33

engine failure during return from Frasca Range to Decimomannu AB, pilot ejected ok

30.04.1969

20+45

2053

F-104G

JaboG 31

damaged after emergency landing due to engine fire, pilot was ok

22.05.1969

63-13268

2097

F-104G

4510 CCTW

loss of aircraft control during first solo flight near Lake Havasu, pilot was killed

09.06.1969

21+59

7028

F-104G

JaboG 31

nozzle failure during approach into Buchel AB, pilots was killed

08.07.1969

66-13623

5934

TF-104G

4510 CCTW

engine failure during gunnery sortie at Gila Bend Range, one pilot ejected ok, one pilot was killed by his seat

11.07.1969

63-13263

2091

F-104G

4510 CCTW

mid air collision with construction number 7120 during formation rejoin near Wickenburg, AZ, pilot ejected safely

30.07.1969

20+51

2059

F-104G

JaboG 31

caught fire in open field after take-off abort and barrier failure at Norvenich AB, pilot ejected safely

27.08.1969

21+77

7046

F-104G

JaboG 36

nozzle failure after take-off from Hopsten AB, pilot was killed

15.09.1969

23+80

8080

F-104G

JG 71

spatial disorientation during night flight near Leer, pilot ejected but died

13.10.1969

22+34

7112

F-104G

JaboG 34

loss of aircraft control by entering a spin during functional test flight, pilot ejected ok

29.10.1969

63-8466

5773

TF-104G

4510 CCTW

engine oil problems after a looping, one pilot ejected ok, US IP was killed (no chute)

31.10.1969

26+09

9143

F-104G

JaboG 36

caught fire in open field after take-off abort and barrier failure, pilot ejected safely on the runway

05.11.1969

24+08

8148

RF-104G

AG 52

lightning strike after take-off from Leck AB, pilot ejected but was drowned in the river Weser

22.01.1970

21+89

7058

F-104G

JaboG 32

mid air collision with construction number 8323 near Landsberg AB, pilot ejected but died

22.01.1970

25+39

8323

F-104G

JaboG 32

mid air collision with construction number 7058 near Landsberg AB, pilot ejected ok

04.02.1970

63-13246

2030

F-104G

58 TFTW

loss of aircraft control during flight near Ajo, Arizona, pilot ejected and was seriously injured

06.03.1970

29+13

5064

F-104F

WaSLw 10

gear raised too early after "touch and go" at Jever AB, pilots ejected ok

10.03.1970

21+28

6689

RF-104G

MFG 2

spatial disorientation during GCA into Eggebek AB, pilot was killed

19.03.1970

24+32

8175

RF-104G

AG 51

loss of aircraft control to avoid another aircraft near Singen, pilot ejected ok

24.03.1970

61-3077

5748

TF-104G

58 TFTW

gear raised too early after "touch and go" and caught fire at Luke AFB, pilots ok

21.04.1970

25+60

9006

F-104G

JG 71

emergency landing at RAF Wildenrath after engine seizure (no fuel), pilot ejected safely

05.05.1970

23+93

8111

RF-104G

AG 51

crashed into mountain during a recce low level near Singen, pilot was killed

08.05.1970

63-13233

2014

F-104G

58 TFTW

loss of control during recovery in a gunnery event due to trim failure, pilot was killed

22.05.1970

24+41

8184

F-104G

JaboG 34

lightning strike during GCA into Memmingen AB, pilot ejected

02.06.1970

21+12

6661

RF-104G

MFG 2

nose wheel steering failure during landing at Eggebek AB, pilot was unhurt

25.08.1970

27+30

5732

TF-104G

MFG 1

engine failure due to FOD after take-off from Jagel AB, pilots ejected ok

03.09.1970

26+27

9179

F-104G

JaboG 36

ground contact during a simulated attack on Bergen-Hohne range, pilot was killed

22.10.1970

67-14886

7023

F-104G

58 TFTW

engine failure due to FOD during gunnery event on Gila Bend range, pilot ejected ok

30.10.1970

21+87

7056

F-104G

JaboG 32

engine failure due to bird strike near Holzkirchen, pilot ejected ok

12.11.1970

20+52

2060

F-104G

JaboG 31

loss of aircraft control during gunnery event on Helchteren range, pilot was killed

14.12.1970

29+11

5061

F-104F

WaSLw 10

landing gear failed on emergency landing due to bird strike at Soesterberg AB, Netherlands, both pilots ok

19.01.1971

26+22

9173

F-104G

JaboG 31

compressor stall and engine failure on final at Nörvenich AB, pilot ejected ok

26.02.1971

22+64

7145

F-104G

Det Deci

engine failure due to FOD during gunnery on Frasca range, pilot ejected ok

04.03.1971

24+37

8180

RF-104G

AG 51

main landing gear broke on emergency landing at Memmingen, controlled ejection, pilot ejected safely

05.03.1971

27+78

5907

TF-104G

MFG 2

ground contact during a Low Level mission at Syke, near Bassum, both pilots were killed

09.03.1971

26+36

9188

F-104G

JaboG 36

compressor stall and engine failure near Damme, pilot ejected and was injured

12.03.1971

25+85

9060

F-104G

JaboG 33

engine failure after gunnery on Frasca range, pilot ejected ok

18.03.1971

23+63

8046

F-104G

JG 71

loss of aircraft control during approach into Wittmundhafen AB, pilot ejected but died

23.03.1971

23+14

7198

F-104G

MFG 2

engine failure after lightning strike during instrument approach into Decimonannu AB, pilot ejected safely

23.03.1971

29+15

5068

F-104F

WaSLw 10

BLC failure and loss of control during landing, both pilots killed; all F-104F grounded

16.04.1971

25+72

9030

F-104G

JG 74

nozzle failure due to loss of oil near Donauwörth, pilots ejected safely

30.04.1971

24+82

8232

F-104G

JaboG 31

compressor stall and engine failure after take-off from Norvenich AB, pilot ejected ok

27.05.1971

22+76

7158

F-104G

MFG 2

engine failure after problems in the fuel system near Borkum, pilot ejected ok

28.07.1971

25+21

8295

F-104G

JaboG 32

weered off runway with broken landing gear at Decimomannu AB, pilot was ok

19.08.1971

23+13

7196

F-104G

MFG 2

caught on fire during system test after jettisoned tank at Eggebek AB, written off

21.09.1971

21+46

7014

F-104G

JaboG 31

caught fire after take-off due to hydraulic fluid entering the engine, pilot ejected ok

14.10.1971

21+10

6640

RF-104G

MFG 2

spatial disorientation in heavy rain during approach to Frasca Range, pilot was killed

08.11.1971

63-13247

2031

F-104G

58 TFTW

compressor stall and engine failure after A/A gunnery on Gila Bend, pilot ejected ok

17.11.1971

24+93

8246

F-104G

JG 74

ground contact during GCA into Neuburg AB at nighttime after oxygen system failure at altitude, pilot was killed

19.11.1971

24+71

8220

F-104G

JG 74

caught on fire during system test at Neuburg AB, written off

31.01.1972

20+40

2047

F-104G

JaboG 34

caught on fire during fueling after explosion of a fuel tank at Memmingen AB, written off

11.02.1972

24+86

8236

F-104G

JG 74

crash landing after nozzle failure at Neuburg AB, pilot ejected safe over the runway

16.02.1972

26+59

7405

F-104G

MFG 2

ground contact during gunnery on Terschelling range, pilot was killed

17.02.1972

27+91

5921

TF-104G

WaSLw 10

hit trees on GCA final into Jever AB, one pilot ejected ok, one pilot was killed

08.03.1972

23+89

8096

F-104G

JG 71

loss of aircraft control during landing at Wittmundhafen AB, pilot ejected ok

16.03.1972

22+33

7111

F-104G

JaboG 34

ground contact during recovery during gunnery at Siegenburg range, pilot ejected safe

11.04.1972

20+95

6616

F-104G

JG 74

engine failure due to open nozzle during approach into Neuburg AB, pilot was killed

31.05.1972

24+30

8173

F-104G

JG 74

loss of aircraft control during ACM (pitch-up), pilot ejected safely

12.06.1972

25+20

8291

F-104G

JaboG 31

disorientation after lightning strike near Neede, Netherlands, pilot was killed

22.06.1972

65-12752

8069

F-104G

58 TFTW

loss of aircraft control after entering clouds during loop near Wickenburg, pilot was killed

25.08.1972

28+17

5947

TF-104G

JG 74

crash landing after high sink rate at Upper Heyford AB, pilot ejected over runway

01.12.1972

67-14888

7007

F-104G

58 TFTW

loss of aircraft control during recovery at Gila Bend range, pilot was killed

01.02.1973

24+10

8150

F-104G

JaboG 34

engine failure due to open nozzle during approach into Neuburg AB, pilot was killed

22.02.1973

24+44

8187

F-104G

JaboG 33

crash landing after hydraulic failure at Buchel AB, pilot ejected over runway

12.03.1973

27+28

5730

TF-104G

JG 71

gear up landing during "touch and go" at Jever AB, pilots were both ok

04.04.1973

21+76

7045

F-104G

Det Deci

caught on fire during ground system test at Decimomannu AB, written off

05.04.1973

67-14893

8177

F-104G

58 TFTW

ground collision after a too steep delivery angle at a gunnery event at Gila Bend range, pilot was killed, no ejection attempt

10.04.1973

20+41

2048

F-104G

JaboG 31

loss of aircraft control with chute failure after landing at Norvenich AB, pilot was ok

12.04.1973

21+97

7066

F-104G

JaboG 33

after landing with nozzle failure in snow storm at Buchel AB, pilot ejected ok

24.04.1973

24+39

8182

F-104G

JaboG 36

left runway after blown tire on take-off at Hopsten AB, pilot was badly injured

01.06.1973

23+52

8031

F-104G

JG 71

compressor stall and engine failure after take-off from Memmingen, pilot ejected ok

15.06.1973

20+55

2064

F-104G

JaboG 31

engine fire during start-up at Beja AB after explosion of start unit, Portugal, pilot was ok

19.07.1973

23+75

8074

F-104G

MBB

asymmetric flaps after flap drive unit failure and loss of aircraft control during test flight, pilot ejected ok

29.08.1973

63-13276

9003

F-104G

58 TFTW

mid air collision with construction number 8077 during rejoin near Ajo, AZ, pilot ejected but was killed due to parachute malfunction

29.08.1973

65-12754

8077

F-104G

58 TFTW

mid air collision with construction number 9003 during rejoin near Ajo, AZ, pilot ejected but was killed due to parachute malfunction

26.10.1973

26+50

7310

F-104G

JaboG 31

ground contact during recovery on Helchteren range, pilot was killed

22.11.1973

28+26

5956

TF-104G

WaSLw 10

engine failure near the island Langeroog, pilots ejected ok

19.02.1974

26+64

7410

F-104G

MFG 2

engine failure during gunnery on Terschelling range, Netherlands, pilot ejected ok

11.03.1974

21+48

7016

F-104G

JaboG 31

compressor stall and engine failure during approach into Norvenich, pilot ejected ok

12.03.1974

28+00

5930

TF-104G

WaSLw 10

gear raised too early after "touch and go" at Jever AB, pilots ejected ok

20.03.1974

26+84

7430

F-104G

MFG 1

water contact during simulated attack on Navy ships near Damp, pilot was killed

27.03.1974

63-8453

5757

TF-104G

58 TFTW

loss of nose gear steering and anti-skid system during landing roll, pilots both ok

17.04.1974

26+71

7417

F-104G

MFG 2

loss of aircraft control during air combat, pilot ejected but drowned

17.04.1974

25+76

9037

F-104G

JaboG 31

crash landing after engine failure at Norvenich AB, pilot ejected over runway

23.04.1974

24+09

8149

F-104G

JaboG 36

over-G during high performance training flight at Beja,