Flight No.: 2-31-52 Pilot: Jack McKay (7-5)
Date: 11-9-62 Flight Time: 00:06:31.1
Launch Lake: Mud Landing Lake: Mud
Launch Time: 10:23:07.0 Landing Time: 10:29:38.1
Aborts: None
B-52: 008 Maj. Bement
Col. Lewis
Chase: F-104 Maj. White
F-104 Joe Walker
F-104 Capt. Evenson
F-104 Maj. Daniels
Mmax: 1.49
Vmax: 1494
Hmax: 54,000
Qmax: 376
Engine No.: 103
Burn Time: 70.5 sec. (S.D.)
Thrust - %: 35% (stuck)
Purpose: Ventral off stability
Results: Engine stuck at 30%, flaps did not extend and gear buckled during resulting "fast" landing. Pilot ejected canopy. Left wing and stabilizer dug in and aircraft turned over. Minor injuries to pilot, extensive damage to aircraft.