Events tagged with "t-38 talon"

Historical Events tagged with "t-38 talon"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Fatal NASA T-38 Crash at McDonnell Aircraft Factory

February 28th, 1966 59 years ago

A NASA T-38 Talon crashed into the McDonnell Aircraft factory while attempting a landing at Lambert Field in St. Louis under poor visibility conditions. The aircraft was carrying astronauts Elliot See and Charles Bassett, who both lost their lives in the incident. The crash occurred during a routine training flight that was complicated by heavy fog and reduced visibility.