A-4M Skyhawk Crash Site

April 17th 2018





Summery :

 The Douglas A-4M is the US Marine version of A-4 Skyhawk lightweight attack aircraft with improved avionics and more powerful engine, enlarged cockpit, IFF system. This USMC A-4M (#160038) was belonged to VMA-311 and stationed MCAS El Toro, California.
On May 10, 1982, this A-4M Skyhawk (#160038) piloted by Maj. R. L. Barton crashed on a lava flow near the Twentynine Palms Marine Base after suffering from an engine failure during recovery from strafe run. The pilot ejected after unsuccessful attempts to regain power.


    
Description



Manufacturer:
McDonnell Douglas
Base model:
A-4
Version:
M
Nickname:
Skyhawk
Designation System:
U.S. Marine Corp
Designation Period:
1956-1998 (USMC)
Basic role:
Lightweight Attack
Serial Number:
160038
Crash Date:
1982/5/10
Cause of Crash:
Engine failure
Fatalities:
0




Specifications



Length:
41'3"" 12.6 m
Height:
15'" 4.6 m
Wingspan:
27'6"" 8.4 m
Wingarea:
259.0 sq ft 24.2 sq m
Empty Weight:
10,450 lb 4,750 kg
Gross Weight:
18,300 lb 8,318





Propulsion



No. of Engines:
1
Powerplant:
Pratt & Whitney J52-P408 turbojet
Thrust:
11,200 lb





Performance



Max Speed:
645 mph 1,038 km/h 560 kt
Ceiling:
38,698 ft 11,795 m


    
Other A-4 Link :
 Wikipedia Link : McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
    



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