TF-104G "FN-Z" 331 Skv (squadron) RNoAF Bodo AB

TF-104G, construction number 583C-5509, model 583-10-20, US serial number 62-12264, built by Lockheed
MAP to Norway September 6, 1963 coded "FN-Z" with 331 Skv; crashed at Aalborg AB, Denmark on November 17, 1970 seconds after take off
pilot Liutnant Terje Staerkeby ejected safely, but the "back-seater" Sergant Ansgar Johannesen did not ejected and was killed
Lockheed C-2 ejection seat, written off; 817 flight hours.

The plane hit the ground only seconds after take-off caused by asymmetrical weight due to uneven pylon tank weight (full fuel tank and a travel pod on the other side)
Due to a strong cross wind the weather forecaster advised against the aircraft returning to Bodo on this day.
Against the advice of the weather control office they decided to take off.
Shortly after becoming airborne the aircraft turned upside down due to the strong crosswind and crashed on the runway.

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