Crash
Safety Net

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The crash of this A-6,  which lost it's right main wheel during the trap occurred on 6 October 1986.  The CO of VA-145 'Swordsman' and the CAG, CVW-2 were on the plane.
Ranger was at a General Quarters drill during the crash.

The video shows the plane was coming in for a landing and the ship rose up on a swell and the plane hit the deck very hard causing the landing gear to sheer off.  Then going off the USS Ranger and circling around to land again. This time using the safety net to stop it.



Safety Net On USS Ranger

 

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