German Starfighter crashes |
A total of 298 German F-104 Starfighter were lost in accidents,
losses on the ground and damaged beyond repair (including MAP F-104G serial number 62-12312) 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 safely 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 safely 25.01.1962 BB+366 5053 F-104F WaSLw 10 afterburner blow-out during formation take-off at Norvenich AB, 1 pilot killed, 1 pilot ejected safely 22.05.1962 DA+107 2029 F-104G JaboG 31 engine failure after low fuel pressure near Jülich, pilot ejected safely 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 safely 31.01.1964 VA+112 7092 F-104G MFG 1 midair collision in high altitude formation near Leck AB, pilot ejected safely 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 safely 27.07.1964 BB+380 5067 F-104F WaSLw 10 loss of aircraft control near Hesel after loosing a flap at high speed, pilots (AMI) ejected safely 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 safely 12.11.1964 EA+115 8126 RF-104G AG 51 engine explosion and engine failure during
GCA at Manching AB, pilot (USAF) ejected safely 24.02.1965 BB+239 8189 RF-104G WaSLw 10 ground contact after Afterburner blow-out shortly after take-off from Jever AB, pilot was killed 18.03.1965 VA+116 7096 F-104G MFG 1 ditching (water contact) during sea low
level near Büsum (CFIT), 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 (CFIT), 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 safely 26.04.1965 TA+163 5729 TF-104G MFG 1 nozzle failure and power loss during GCA into Jagel AB, both pilots ejected safely 13.05.1965 63-13236 2018 F-104G 4510 CCTW ground contact during recovery (pull
up) in a gunnery event at Gila Bend range (CFIT), 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 safely 14.06.1965 DF+123 9149 F-104G JaboG 36 engine explosion and engine failure near
Köhlen, Wesermünde, pilot ejected but died shortly afterwards (C-2 ejection seat limits) 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 safely 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 at Halle, near Bielefeld (CFIT), 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 29.09.1965 DA+114 7018 F-104G JaboG 31 engine failure due to loss of oil during
approach to 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 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 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 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 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 10.05.1966 VB+240 7197 F-104G MFG 2 mid air collision in bad weather with
construction number 7095 over 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 the runway after chute failure
during landing at Hopsten AB, pilot ejected but died from fatal injuries 27.05.1966 63-13259 2010 F-104G 4510 CCTW engine failure due to open nozzle, caused
by loss of oil pressure, Gila Bend Bombing Range, AZ, USA, pilot ejected safely 13.06.1966 EA+107 8106 RF-104G AG 51 mid air collision with construction number
8160 over 13.06.1966 EA+248 8160 RF-104G AG 51 mid air collision with construction number
8106 over 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 (CFIT), 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 19.07.1966 DD+232 7131 F-104G JaboG 34 over-G in the landing at 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 afterwards 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 in the landing pattern at
Decimomannu AB (APC system was deactivated), pilot ejected and was injured 16.03.1967 JA+101 9080 F-104G JG 71 emergency landing at Wittmund AB heavy damaged due to lightning
strike; damaged beyond repair; reactivated 1968! 28.04.1967 VB+205 6641 RF-104G MFG 2 bird strike during Low Level flight near Bad Meinberg, pilot ejected safely 16.05.1967 EB+256 8276 RF-104G AG 52 bird strike during Low Level flight at Neufeld,
near Helserdeich, Süderdithmarschen, pilot ejected safely 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 safely 29.05.1967 DF+361 5915 TF-104G JaboG 36 loss of electrical system and fire warning
near 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 19.09.1967 DC+231 8328 F-104G JaboG 33 nozzle failure and emergency landing
at 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 midair collision with construction number
2096 during formation rejoin near Ajo, Arizona, pilot ejected safely 24.10.1967 63-13267 2096 F-104G 4510 CCTW midair collision with construction number
2022 during formation rejoin near Ajo, Arizona, pilot ejected safely 07.12.1967 DF+361 5944 TF-104G JaboG 36 nozzle failure during approach into 25.01.1968 25+01 8254 RF-104G AG 52 exploded in mid-air after engine fire
after "touch and go" at Leck AB after a night flight, pilot ejected safely 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 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 CFIT) after
a barrel roll at Dornum in the Wittmund landing pattern, pilot ejected safely 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 22.08.1968 24+14 8154 RF-104G AG 51 caught on fire from burning construction
number 6626 during engine test at 18.09.1968 23+04 7187 F-104G MFG 2 water contact (CFIT) during Sea Low Level in
the Kattegat near island Anholt, pilot ejected and was rescued but died later 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 12.12.1968 23+10 7193 F-104G MFG 2 crashed into 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 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 09.06.1969 21+59 7028 F-104G JaboG 31 nozzle failure during approach into 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 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 and died due to hypothermia 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 04.02.1970 63-13246 2030 F-104G 58 TFTW loss of aircraft control during flight
near 06.03.1970 29+13 5064 F-104F WaSLw 10 gear raised too early after "touch
and go" at 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
safely
24.03.1970 61-3077 5748 TF-104G 58 TFTW gear raised too early after "touch
and go", caught fire after barrier engagement at Luke AFB, both pilots were rescued safely 21.04.1970 25+60 9006 F-104G JG 71 emergency landing at RAF Wildenrath after
engine seizure (no fuel), pilot ejected safely over the runway 05.05.1970 23+93 8111 RF-104G AG 51 crashed into mountain during a Reconnaissance
Low Level mission 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 02.06.1970 21+12 6661 RF-104G MFG 2 nose wheel steering failure during landing
at 25.08.1970 27+30 5732 TF-104G MFG 1 engine failure due to FOD after take-off
from 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 A/A gunnery
event on Gila Bend range, west of Ajo, AZ, pilot ejected safely 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; damaged beyond repair 19.01.1971 26+22 9173 F-104G JaboG 31 compressor stall due to FOD after take-off and engine failure on
final at Norvenich AB, pilot ejected safely 26.02.1971 22+64 7145 F-104G Det Deci engine failure due to FOD during gunnery
on Frasca Bombing Range, pilot ejected safely 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 (CFIT), both pilots were killed 09.03.1971 26+36 9188 F-104G JaboG 36 compressor stall and engine failure
during a Low Level mission at Hinnekamp, 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 safely 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 and withdrawn from service on April 16, 1971
16.04.1971 25+72 9030 F-104G JG 74 nozzle failure due to loss of oil near Donauwörth, pilot 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 safely 27.05.1971 22+76 7158 F-104G MFG 2 engine failure after problems in the
fuel system near Borkum, pilot ejected safely 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 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 08.11.1971 63-13247 2031 F-104G 58 TFTW compressor stall and engine failure after
A/A gunnery on Gila Bend, pilot ejected safely 17.11.1971 24+93 8246 F-104G JG 74 ground contact during GCA into 19.11.1971 24+71 8220 F-104G JG 74 caught on fire during system
test at 31.01.1972 20+40 2047 F-104G JaboG 34 caught on fire during fueling
after explosion of a fuel tank at 11.02.1972 24+86 8236 F-104G JG 74 crash landing after nozzle failure at
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 08.03.1972 23+89 8096 F-104G JG 71 loss of aircraft control during landing
at 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 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
at Neede, near Enschede, 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
01.12.1972 67-14888 7007 F-104G 58 TFTW loss of aircraft control during roll-in
for RX practice delivery Gila Bend range Nr.1, pilot was killed 01.02.1973 24+10 8150 F-104G JaboG 34 engine failure due to open nozzle during emergency
approach into Memmingen AB, pilot was killed 22.02.1973 24+44 8187 F-104G JaboG 33 crash landing after hydraulic failure
at 12.03.1973 27+28 5730 TF-104G JG 71 gear up landing during "touch and
go" at 04.04.1973 21+76 7045 F-104G Det Deci caught on fire during ground
system test at 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 12.04.1973 21+97 7066 F-104G JaboG 33 after landing with nozzle failure in
snow storm at 24.04.1973 24+39 8182 F-104G JaboG 36 left runway after blown tire on take-off
at 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, 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 29.08.1973 65-12754 8077 F-104G 58 TFTW mid air collision with construction number
9003 during rejoin near 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, 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 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 an Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) mission,
pilot ejected, but was killed upon landing because his parachute was damaged 17.04.1974 25+76 9037 F-104G JaboG 31 crash landing after engine failure at
23.04.1974 24+09 8149 F-104G JaboG 36 over-G during high performance training
flight at 09.09.1974 23+41 8019 F-104G JaboG 31 compressor stall and engine failure on
approach into Norvenich, pilot ejected ok 10.12.1974 26+48 7308 F-104G JaboG 32 hit the approach lights on short final
at 14.01.1975 61-3081 5752 TF-104G 58 TFTW loss of aircraft control after hydraulic
failure during ACM 18.02.1975 63-13275 9002 F-104G 58 TFTW asymmetric flight condition and loss
of aircraft control at Gila Bend range, pilot was killed 24.04.1975 22+09 7079 F-104G JaboG 34 ground contact during practice low level
formation exercise, pilot was killed 01.07.1975 63-13231 2012 F-104G 58 TFTW out of control after engine failure (FOD)
on take-off with asymmetrical load, pilot was killed 09.07.1975 63-13256 2040 F-104G 58 TFTW compressor stall and engine failure after
take-off on a test flight, pilot ejected safely 23.07.1975 20+77 2090 F-104G Det Deci compressor stall and engine failure during
approach to Decimomannu AB, pilot ejected and was injured 06.08.1975 24+61 8209 F-104G Det Deci water contact (ditching) during A/G gunnery
at Frasca range (CFIT), pilot was killed 22.08.1975 22+75 7156 F-104G MFG 1 mid air collision with construction number
8178 near Eiderststedt 22.08.1975 24+35 8178 F-104G MFG 2 mid air collision with construction number
7156 near Eiderststedt 04.09.1975 25+73 9031 F-104G Det Deci engine failure due to FOD after take-off
from Decimomannu AB, pilots ejected safely 20.09.1975 22+28 7103 F-104G MFG 1 damaged after emergency landing with
open nozzle at 30.01.1976 63-13258 2042 F-104G 58 TFTW loss of aircraft control after uncontrolled
stick movements, pilot ejected safely 06.02.1976 66-13624 5935 TF-104G 58 TFTW loss of aircraft control after loosing
forward wing flap on Gila Bend Bombing Range, AZ, USA, both pilots ejected safely 24.02.1976 21+40 7008 F-104G JaboG 34 crashed after emergency landing with
minimum fuel at 10.03.1976 63-13237 2020 F-104G 58 TFTW engine failure due to FOD
(ricochet) on Gila Bend Range, pilot ejected safely 15.03.1976 26+73 7419 F-104G MFG 2 engine failure due to bird strike 18.03.1976 66-13524 7120 F-104G 58 TFTW ground contact
after loss of aircraft control on Gila Bend Bombing Range, AZ, USA, pilot was killed 16.06.1976 26+16 9161 F-104G JaboG 32 mid air collision after loss of aircraft
steering in a 3 ship formation (in IMC) near Mindelheim, pilot ejected safely 20.06.1976 20+03 2003 F-104G JaboG 31 loss of aircraft control after hydraulic
failure in approach to Norvenich 10.08.1976 26+18 9163 F-104G JaboG 34 broken left main landing gear after hard
landing, controlled ejection, pilot was safe 24.08.1976 21+84 7053 F-104G JaboG 32 loss of control with pitch-up after "Over-G"
near Leipheim, pilot ejected safely 30.08.1976 27+75 5904 TF-104G JaboG 33 loss of aircraft control during ACM near
Adenau, pilots ejected ok 20.09.1976 21+79 7048 F-104G JaboG 32 loss of aircraft control during ACM near
Giengen, pilot ejected ok 24.02.1977 20+63 2073 F-104G JaboG 33 water contact (ditching) during gunnery on Terschelling Range, Netherlands,
pilot was killed 03.03.1977 22+66 7147 F-104G JaboG 31 compressor stall due to FOD (safety pin)
and engine failure during low level near 19.04.1977 21+14 6663 RF-104G MFG 2 engine failure after bird strike during
sea low level near Moen, Denmark, pilot ejected 05.05.1977 21+51 7020 F-104G JaboG 34 spatial disorientation after vertigo
in bad weather near 02.06.1977 26+77 7423 F-104G MFG 2 crashed into sea ground contact during
gunnery on Terschelling Range, pilot was killed 11.07.1977 63-13232 2013 F-104G 58 TFTW crashed during Emergency Landing after
compressor stall and engine failure during gunnery on Gila Bend Range,
pilot ejected safely 02.08.1977 21+41 7009 F-104G JaboG 34 mid air collision with a glider near
Neuenahr 09.08.1977 26+06 9134 F-104G JaboG 31 damaged after emergency landing due to engine vibrations after takeoff at RAF Lossiemouth,
UK, pilot ok 07.10.1977 28+18 5948 TF-104G JaboG 33 engine failure after bird strike near
Bad Schwalbach, pilots ejected safely 12.10.1977 20+54 2063 F-104G JaboG 31 crashed after disorientation during night
bomb delivery at Nordhorn Range, pilot was killed 24.01.1978 25+75 9036 F-104G JaboG 31 ground contact during Low Level flight in marginal
weather north of Bunde, near Leer (CFIT), pilot was killed 03.03.1978 21+57 7026 F-104G JaboG 34 engine failure due to oil system problems
in approach to Erding AB, pilots ejected 20.03.1978 26+46 7306 F-104G Det Deci heavy damaged after take-off abort due
to broken nose wheel, pilot badly injured 04.04.1978 24+91 8241 F-104G JaboG 32 loss of aircraft control during final turn for landing at Lechfeld AB,
pilot did not eject and was killed 06.04.1978 23+86 8092 F-104G JaboG 31 loss of aircraft control after simulated
forced landing (SFO) at Norvenich AB, pilot ejected 20.06.1978 66-13626 5937 TF-104G 58 TFTW loss of engine control (failure) after
broken throttle linkage during pull-out on Gila Bend Range, both pilots
ejected 21.06.1978 25+16 8285 F-104G JaboG 33 engine failure during run-in for a simulated attack on Baumholder Army Range, pilot badly injured 18.08.1978 21+20 6675 RF-104G MFG 2 engine failure after bird strike during
sea low level east of 25.08.1978 25+36
with the tragic death of 116 pilots, but 171 pilots ejected safely, 8 pilots ejected twice