This silent PLAT footage begins with footage of Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeyes landing on the USS Ticonderoga at night. It then shows a Grumman S-2 Tracker aircraft attempting a landing. Tragically, the aircraft strikes the deck of the ship, producing a fireball, and then goes off the side. We’re not certain the date of this accident but it is believed to be 1966 or 1967.

USS Ticonderoga was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She was recommissioned too late to participate in the Korean War, but was very active in the Vietnam War, earning three Navy Unit Commendations, one Meritorious Unit Commendation, and 12 battle stars.

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