A-6E Intruder Mishap Video

[Shay]

A-6E Intruder Mishap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9kywaQXNEk&mode=related&search=


Anybody got some info on this mishap?


The video caption states:

Odd accident, it seems the arresting wire snaps and Intruder goes overboard, crew ejects, but plane keeps on going

One of the comments:

I was on the Bow that Day as the Top Side PO for V2 Catapults onboard the USS Lexington(AVT-16) In the Gulf of Mexico
Funny Here but not then when it happened. The A-6 pulled stright up to approx 3500 ft then Hammerhead straight down heading in our direction. The ship did a hard turn to starboard to avoid it. It Crash about 100-200 yards away from Us. A Tailhook failure was the cause of the accident.

Anybody know the official story? Also it looks as if only the pilot punches out and not the bombardier/ navigator as well.


Shay
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Semper Fortis

[Shay]

Scratch that.

I watched a 2nd time and saw the 2nd ejection and shute.

Shay
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Semper Fortis