German Starfighter crashes

A total of 298 German F-104 Starfighter were lost in accidents, losses on the ground and damaged beyond repair (including MAP F-104G serial number 62-12312 at Luke AFB and BB+380 during training of Italian pilots at Jever AB).
with the tragic death of 116 pilots (including 8 USAF pilots), but 171 pilots ejected safely, 8 pilots ejected twice.

Date
Code Const.Nr Type Unit Remarks
29.03.1961
BB+375 5062 F-104F WaSLw 10  engine failure due to malfunction of the fuel control unit near Korbach, both pilots ejected safely.
06.09.1961
BB+378 5065 F-104F WaSLw 10  flame out after fuel shortage due to loss of all navigation instruments near Gundelheim, both pilots ejected safely.
25.01.1962
BB+366 5053 F-104F WaSLw 10  loss of thrust after an afterburner blow-out during a formation take-off at Norvenich AB, 1 pilot was killed, 1 pilot ejected safely.
22.05.1962
DA+107 2029 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  engine failure after fuel pressure drop near Jülich, pilot ejected safely.
19.06.1962
BB+365 5052 F-104F WaSLw 10  ground contact near Knapsack of a 4 ship formation flight after disorientation of the leader, pilot was killed.
19.06.1962
BB+370 5057 F-104F WaSLw 10  ground contact near Knapsack of a 4 ship formation flight after disorientation of the leader, pilot (USAF) was killed.
19.06.1962
BB+385 5072 F-104F WaSLw 10  ground contact near Knapsack of a 4 ship formation flight after disorientation of the leader, pilot was killed.
19.06.1962
BB+387 5074 F-104F WaSLw 10  ground contact near Knapsack of a 4 ship formation flight after disorientation of the leader, pilot was killed.
03.09.1962
DA+116 2019 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  loss of aircraft control after take-off from Norvenich near Mechernich due to too early gear retraction, pilot ejected too late and was fatally injured.
31.01.1964
VA+111 7091 F-104G MFG 1  midair collision with VA+112 during high altitude formation at Stadesand near Leck AB, pilot ejected safely.
31.01.1964
VA+112 7092 F-104G MFG 1  midair collision with VA+111 during high altitude formation at Stadesand near Leck AB, pilot ejected safely.
24.03.1964
DC+101 2071 F-104G JaboG 33  heavily damaged at Buchel AB after take-off abort due to heavy nose wheel shimmy, pilot (USAF) was safe.
02.05.1964
JA+106 8018 F-104G JG 71 "R"  crashed into ground during slow flight demonstration at Armed Forces Day Bremerhaven (CFIT), pilot (USAF) was killed.
11.05.1964
JA+232 8036 F-104G JG 71 "R"  hit the approach lights on final at Wittmundhafen AB in bad weather (heavy rain), pilot was killed.
11.05.1964
EA+233 8142 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  engine failure shortly after take-off at Ingolstadt-Manching AB, pilot ejected safely.
27.07.1964
BB+380 5067 F-104F WaSLw 10  loss of aircraft control near Hesel after loosing a flap at high speed, pilots (AMI) ejected safely.
14.10.1964
DD+237 7136 F-104G JaboG 34  hit some trees due to disorientation after a TACAN instrument approach into Memmingen AB (CFIT), pilot was killed.
16.10.1964
DC+236 2085 F-104G JaboG 33  fire warning and engine explosion with strong vibrations and loss of aircraft control near Mulhouse, France, pilot ejected safely.
12.11.1964
EA+115 8126 RF-104G AG 51 I"  engine explosion and engine failure during GCA approach at Ingolstadt-Manching AB, pilot (USAF) ejected safely.
24.02.1965
BB+239 8189 RF-104G WaSLw 10  ground contact after Afterburner blow-out shortly after take-off from Jever AB (CFIT), pilot was killed.
18.03.1965
VA+116 7096 F-104G MFG 1  unintentional ditching (water contact) during Sea Low Level near Büsum (CFIT), pilot was killed.
18.03.1965
JA+107 8041 F-104G JG 71 "R"  heavily damaged in open field after take-off abort (no nose-wheel lift-off) and barrier failure, pilot was safe.
19.03.1965
EA+243 8155 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  ground contact during Recce low level mission in poor weather conditions near Kaufbeuren AB (CFIT), pilot was killed.
23.04.1965
EA+108 8108 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  lightning strike and engine failure near Vilsbiburg during GCA approach to Ingolstadt, explosion of right tiptank, pilot ejected safely.
26.04.1965
TA+163 5729 TF-104G MFG 1  nozzle failure and power loss during GCA into Jagel AB, both pilots ejected safely.
13.05.1965
63-13236 2018 F-104G 4510 CCTW  ground contact during recovery (pull up) in a gunnery event at Gila Bend range (CFIT), pilot was killed.
11.06.1965
JA+235 8039 F-104G JG 71 "R"  ground contact after disorientation in clouds during a Night Low Level flight, pilot was killed.
12.06.1965
DA+259 9047 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  compressor stall (IGV failure) during range sortie at Suippes Range, France, pilot ejected safely.
14.06.1965
DF+123 9149 F-104G JaboG 36  engine explosion and engine failure near Köhlen, Wesermünde, pilot ejected but died shortly afterwards (C-2 ejection seat limits).
22.06.1965
EA+120 8136 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  gear and flaps problems shortly after take-off at Laon AB, France, pilot was killed.
29.06.1965
DC+126 7071 F-104G JaboG 33  disorientation after lightning strike during high altitude navigation flight near Grossouire, France, pilot ejected safely.
02.07.1965
63-13230 2011 F-104G 4510 CCTW  pitch-up almost vertical after take-off configured as dart tow (dart was damaged), USAF pilot was killed.
06.07.1965
63-13248 2032 F-104G 4510 CCTW  loss of control due to flight control failure during recovery in a gunnery event at Gila Bend range, pilot was killed.
03.08.1965
BB+247 8198 RF-104G WaSLw 10  ground contact in bad weather during Low Level at Halle, near Bielefeld (CFIT), pilot was killed.
04.08.1965
DA+253 7104 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  caught fire in the barrier after take-off abort due to communication problems with tower at Norvenich AB, pilot was safe.
17.08.1965
BB+364 5051 F-104F WaSLw 10  broken right landing gear strut after a hard night landing at Jever AB, both pilots made a controlled ejection to safety.
23.08.1965
EA+126 8171 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  loss of elevator control during formation take-off at Manching AB due to broken elevator bolt, pilot was killed.
22.09.1965
JD+248 8228 F-104G JG 74  nozzle failure and power loss during GCA into Jever AB after a dart firing mission, pilot ejected but was drowned.
22.09.1965
BB+246 8197 RF-104G WaSLw 10  engine failure due to fuel starvation during approach to Jever AB, pilot ejected safely.
29.09.1965
DA+114 7018 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  engine failure due to loss of oil during approach to Jever AB, pilot ejected but died.
05.11.1965
DD+120 7128 F-104G JaboG 34  disorientation after entering clouds shortly after take-off in formation at Memmingen AB, pilot was killed.
24.11.1965
DD+119 7127 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  caught fire after loosing hydraulic fluid over Frasca Range, Sardinia, pilot ejected safely.
06.12.1965
DA+254 7105 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  pilot got incapacitated and died due to oxygen problems, aircraft flew on Autopilot and crashed near Narwik, Norway.
22.12.1965
JD+106 9066 F-104G JG 74  fuel depletion being unable to land in snow storm at Neuburg or Manching AB, pilot ejected safely.
23.12.1965
DB+234 8315 F-104G JaboG 32  spatial disorientation after vertigo in bad weather near Laichingen, pilot did not eject and was killed.
20.01.1966
JA+123 8016 F-104G JG 71 "R"  nozzle failure after take-off from Wittmundhafen for a test flight, pilot ejected but died on parachute landing fall.
07.02.1966
BB+249 8201 RF-104G WaSLw 10  broken right main landing gear (twisted strut) prior landing at Jever AB, controlled bail out, pilot ejected safely.
11.02.1966
DA+240 2061 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  heavily damaged after ground contact in fog 800 m short of runway at Norvenich AB, pilot was seriously injured.
03.03.1966
63-13270 8003 F-104G 4510 CCTW  fuel system malfunction (interruption) after flying a barrel roll during 1st night solo flight near Luke AFB, pilot ejected safely.
10.03.1966
DC+117 2074 F-104G JaboG 33  crashed shortly after take-off from Buchel AB for unknown reason (possible APC problem), pilot was killed.
18.03.1966
DB+237 8320 F-104G JaboG 32  engine failure after a compressor stall on take-off directly after lift-off during gear retraction at Lechfeld AB, pilot ejected but died.
21.03.1966
EB+112 8210 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  loss of control and entered spin during test flight (APC malfunction), pilot ejected safely.
02.05.1966
VA+104 7084 F-104G MFG 1  compressor stall with engine failure after take-off, pilot ejected at 1500 feet, but the parachute malfunctioned (chute did not open).
10.05.1966
VA+115 7095 F-104G MFG 1  midair collision in bad weather with construction number 7197 over the North Sea, 30 NM NW of Texel island entering a sea fog bank, pilot was killed.
10.05.1966
VB+240 7197 F-104G MFG 2  midair collision in bad weather with construction number 7095 over the North Sea, 30 NM NW of Texel island entering a sea fog bank, pilot ejected but died.
17.05.1966
DA+129 9059 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  damaged after emergency landing with open nozzle at RAF Gutersloh, cutting the net barrier, pilot was injured.
27.05.1966
DF+234 9157 F-104G JaboG 36  weered off the runway after chute failure during landing at Hopsten AB, pilot ejected but died from fatal injuries.
27.05.1966
63-13259 2010 F-104G 4510 CCTW  engine failure due to open nozzle, caused by loss of oil pressure, Gila Bend Bombing Range, AZ, USA, pilot ejected safely.
13.06.1966
EA+107 8106 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  midair collision with construction number 8160 over Zuider Sea, Netherlands, pilot ejected but died after the ejection.
13.06.1966
EA+248 8160 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  midair collision with construction number 8106 over Zuider Sea, Netherlands, pilot did not eject and was killed.
11.07.1966
DD+232 7131 F-104G JaboG 34  over-G during the landing at Memmingen due to oxygen problems (incapacitated pilot), pilot was safe (damaged beyond economical repair (DBR); GIA.
13.07.1966
63-13277 9004 F-104G 4510 CCTW  loss of control and ground contact during recovery (pull-up) in a Gunnery event at Gila Bend range (CFIT), pilot was killed.
18.07.1966
JA+254 8078 F-104G JG 71 "R"  loss of aircraft control during A/A Gunnery pass approaching the tow target near Helgoland island, pilot ejected but was drowned.
15.09.1966
63-13261 8196 F-104G 4510 CCTW  asymmetric flaps and loss of aircraft control after take-off, pilot ejected safely.
16.09.1966
63-13241 2024 F-104G 4510 CCTW  engine failure due to fuel control failure shortly after take-off, pilot (USAF) ejected but got hit by his ejection seat and died in the hospital.
18.10.1066
VA+145 7169 F-104G MFG 1  compressor stall and engine failure over sea near Isle Neuwerk, pilot ejected but was heavily injured.
28.11.1966
DC+126 8292 F-104G JaboG 33  crashed on landing at Buchel AB due to boundary layer control (BLC) system failure, pilot ejected but died afterwards.
07.02.1967
DA+256 7107 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  spatial disorientation after vertigo in clouds departing Capo Frasca Bombing Range, pilot was killed.
03.03.1967
DC+119 2077 F-104G JaboG 33  loss of control in the landing pattern (closed pattern after a go-around) at Decimomannu AB (APC system was deactivated), pilot ejected and was injured.
28.04.1967
VB+205 6641 RF-104G MFG 2  engine failure after a compressor stall due to a bird strike during Low Level flight near Bad Meinberg, pilot ejected safely.
16.05.1967
EB+256 8276 RF-104G AG 52  bird strike during Low Level flight at Neufeld, near Helserdeich, Süderdithmarschen, pilot ejected safely.
22.05.1967
VA+133 7157 F-104G MFG 1  crashed at Lommersum due to compressor stall (FOD) after take-off from Norvenich AB, pilot ejected safely.
29.05.1967
DF+361 5915 TF-104G JaboG 36  loss of electrical system and fire warning at Schale near Hopsten AB, both pilots ejected safely.
08.06.1967
EA+252 6627 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  nozzle failure during approach into Manching AB, pilot ejected safely.
15.08.1967
JA+240 8044 F-104G JG 71 "R"  left runway and flipped over during night landing in marginal weather at Wittmundhaven, pilot unhurt; declared damaged beyond repair (DBR) at Messerschmitt.
19.09.1967
DC+231 8328 F-104G JaboG 33  nozzle failure and emergency landing at Kerkira AB, Corfu; pilot ejected from 10 feet under water.
13.10.1967
DA+231 7030 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  nozzle failure in bad weather during approach into Norvenich AB, pilot ejected safely.
24.10.1967
63-13239 2022 F-104G 4510 CCTW  midair collision with construction number 2096 during formation rejoin after ACM mission near Ajo, Arizona, pilot ejected safely.
24.10.1967
63-13267 2096 F-104G 4510 CCTW  midair collision with construction number 2022 during formation rejoin after ACM mission near Ajo, Arizona, pilot ejected safely.
07.12.1967
DF+361 5944 TF-104G JaboG 36  nozzle failure during approach into Hopsten AB, at Schapen in snow storm, both pilots were killed.
25.01.1968
25+01 8254 RF-104G AG 52  exploded in midair after engine fire after "touch and go" at Leck AB after a night flight, pilot ejected safely.
27.03.1968
DC+120 2078 F-104G JaboG 33  engine failure due to compressor stall right after take-off from Buchel AB, pilot ejected ok and was injured.
04.04.1968
22+27 7102 F-104G MFG 1  spacial disorientation (suspected unconscious) during approach to Jagel AB after a Low Level flight, pilot did not eject and was killed.
17.04.1968
21+73 7042 F-104G JaboG 32  exploded in midair during the "Mach 2 run" on a functional test flight, exploded after cockpit-depressurization above 50.000 ft, pilot was killed.
21.05.1968
21+08 6630 RF-104G MFG 2  spatial disorientation after vertigo in bad weather during low level formation flight near Silberstedt, pilot was killed.
28.05.1968
27+04 5705 TF-104G WaSLw 10  loss of thrust control due to broken throttle linkage to the fuel control near Wittmundhafen AB, both pilots ejected safely.
11.06.1968
24+50 8194 F-104G JaboG 34  crashed into mountain Hochgrat due to failure of "INS" navigation system (nighttime), pilot was killed.
20.06.1968
20+09 2009 F-104G JG 71 "R"  loss of aircraft control (CFIT) after a barrel roll at Dornum in the Wittmund landing pattern, pilot ejected safely.
02.08.1968
65-12749 8064 F-104G 4510 CCTW  ground contact after pitch-up during recovery (late pull-out) in a gunnery event at Gila Bend range (CFIT), pilot was killed.
05.08.1968
63-13274 9001 F-104G 4510 CCTW  asymmetric Flaps (split Flaps) and loss of aircraft control near Luke AFB in the landing pattern, pilot ejected safely.
22.08.1968
21+05 6626 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  ground loss: caught on fire during engine test run at Manching AB, written off.
22.08.1968
24+14 8154 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  ground loss: caught on fire from burning construction number 6626 during engine test at Manching AB, written off.
18.09.1968
23+04 7187 F-104G MFG 2  water contact (CFIT) during Sea Low Level in the Kattegat near island Anholt, pilot ejected and was rescued but died later.
24.09.1968
22+02 7072 F-104G JaboG 33  damaged after emergency landing due to engine vibrations at Ramstein AB, pilot was slightly injured; 1. Martin Baker GQ-7 ejection!
24.09.1968
25+77 9041 F-104G JG 71 "R"  loss of aircraft control with departure into a spin near Wittmundhafen AB, pilot ejected safely.
09.10.1968
28+21 5951 TF-104G WaSLw 10  water contact in river Weser during formation exercise near Weddewarden (CFIT), both pilots were killed.
09.10.1968
21+62 7031 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  crashed into terrain in bad weather near Ottmarsbocholt (CFIT), pilot was killed.
25.11.1968
26+14 9155 F-104G JaboG 36  ground loss: caught on fire during engine test run at Hopsten AB (fuel fulmination), written off.
12.12.1968
23+10 7193 F-104G MFG 2  crashed into North Sea after bird strike near Helgoland, pilot ejected but drowned and was never found.
05.03.1969
21+66 7035 F-104G JaboG 34  engine failure after compressor blade failure during functional test flight, pilot ejected safely.
05.03.1969
65-12746 8021 F-104G 4510 CCTW  loss of right wing (fatigue) and loss of control at Gila Bend range, pilot was killed.
25.03.1969
67-14891 8191 F-104G 4510 CCTW  asymmetric land flaps and loss of aircraft control at Luke AFB, pilot ejected and was seriously injured.
15.04.1969
27+32 5734 TF-104G JG 71 "R"  compressor stall during landing after functional test flight, one pilot ejected ok, one pilot was killed.
30.04.1969
20+45 2053 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  damaged after emergency landing after engine fire due to leaking fuel, pilot was ok.
22.05.1969
63-13268 2097 F-104G 4510 CCTW  loss of aircraft control during first solo flight near Lake Havasu, pilot was killed.
09.06.1969
21+59 7028 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  nozzle failure during approach into Buchel AB, pilot was killed.
08.07.1969
66-13623 5934 TF-104G 4510 CCTW  engine failure during gunnery sortie at Gila Bend Range, one pilot ejected safely, one pilot was hit by a ejection seat and killed.
11.07.1969
63-13263 2091 F-104G 4510 CCTW  midair collision with construction number 7120 during formation rejoin near Wickenburg, AZ, pilot ejected safely.
30.07.1969
20+51 2059 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  caught fire in open field after take-off abort due to wrong airspeed indication and barrier failure at Norvenich AB, pilot ejected safely.
27.08.1969
21+77 7046 F-104G JaboG 36  nozzle failure after take-off from Hopsten AB, pilot was killed.
15.09.1969
23+80 8080 F-104G JG 71 "R"  spatial disorientation during night flight near Leer, pilot ejected but died.
13.10.1969
22+34 7112 F-104G JaboG 34  loss of aircraft control by entering a flat spin during a functional test flight, pilot ejected safely.
29.10.1969
63-8466 5773 TF-104G 4510 CCTW  engine oil problems after a looping, one pilot ejected safely, US IP was killed (no chute, seat separation failed).
31.10.1969
26+09 9143 F-104G JaboG 36  caught fire in open field after take-off abort and barrier failure (hook failed), pilot ejected safely over the runway.
05.11.1969
24+08 8148 RF-104G AG 52  lightning strike after take-off from Leck AB, pilot ejected but was drowned in the river Weser and died due to hypothermia.
22.01.1970
21+89 7058 F-104G JaboG 32  midair collision with construction number 8323 near Landsberg AB, pilot ejected but died lateron.
22.01.1970
25+39 8323 F-104G JaboG 32  midair collision with construction number 7058 near Landsberg AB, pilot ejected safely.
04.02.1970
63-13246 2030 F-104G 58 TFTW  loss of aircraft control during flight near Ajo, Arizona, pilot ejected and was seriously injured.
06.03.1970
29+13 5064 F-104F WaSLw 10  belly landing, gear was raised too early after "touch and go" at Jever AB, both pilots ejected safely.
10.03.1970
21+28 6689 RF-104G MFG 2  spatial disorientation during GCA into Eggebek AB, pilot was killed.
19.03.1970
24+32 8175 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  loss of aircraft control due to an abrupt escape manoeuvre in order to avoid another aircraft near Singen, pilot ejected safely.
24.03.1970
61-3077 5748 TF-104G 58 TFTW  belly landing, gear was raised too early after a "touch and go", caught fire after barrier engagement at Luke AFB, both pilots were rescued safely.
21.04.1970
25+60 9006 F-104G JG 71 "R"  emergency landing at RAF Wildenrath after engine seizure (no fuel), pilot ejected safely over the runway.
05.05.1970
23+93 8111 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  crashed into mountain during a Reconnaissance Low Level mission near Singen (CFIT), pilot was killed.
08.05.1970
63-13233 2014 F-104G 58 TFTW  loss of control during recovery in a Air/Ground gunnery event due to trim failure, pilot was killed.
22.05.1970
24+41 8184 F-104G JaboG 34  lightning strike during GCA into Memmingen AB, pilot ejected safely.
02.06.1970
21+12 6661 RF-104G MFG 2  nose wheel steering failure and brake failure during landing at Eggebek AB, pilot was not hurt, damage beyond repair (DBR).
25.08.1970
27+30 5732 TF-104G MFG 1  engine failure due to FOD after take-off from Jagel AB, both pilots ejected safely.
03.09.1970
26+27 9179 F-104G JaboG 36  ground contact during a simulated attack on Bergen-Hohne Army Range, pilot was killed.
22.10.1970
67-14886 7023 F-104G 58 TFTW  engine failure due to FOD during Air/Air Gunnery mission on Gila Bend Range, west of Ajo, AZ, USAF pilot (IP) ejected safely.
30.10.1970
21+87 7056 F-104G JaboG 32  engine failure due to bird strike near Holzkirchen, Bavaria, pilot ejected safely.
12.11.1970
20+52 2060 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  loss of aircraft control (CFIT) during A/G gunnery event on Helchteren Range, BE; pilot was killed.
19.01.1971
26+22 9173 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  compressor stall due to FOD after take-off and engine failure on final at Norvenich AB, pilot ejected safely.
26.02.1971
22+64 7145 F-104G Det Deci  engine failure due to FOD (ricochets) during gun firing on Frasca Bombing Range, pilot ejected safely.
04.03.1971
24+37 8180 RF-104G AG 51 "I"  main landing gear broke off after collision with approach lights on emergency landing at Memmingen, controlled ejection, pilot ejected safely.
05.03.1971
27+78 5907 TF-104G MFG 2  ground contact during a Low Level mission at Syke, near Bassum (CFIT), both pilots were killed.
09.03.1971
26+36 9188 F-104G JaboG 36  compressor stall and engine failure during a Low Level mission at Hinnekamp, near Damme, pilot ejected and was injured.
12.03.1971
25+85 9060 F-104G JaboG 33  engine failure after gunnery on Frasca range, pilot ejected safely.
18.03.1971
23+63 8046 F-104G JG 71 "R"  loss of aircraft control (pitch-up) during approach to Wittmundhafen AB, pilot ejected but died.
23.03.1971
23+14 7198 F-104G MFG 2  engine failure after lightning strike during instrument approach to Decimonannu AB, pilot ejected safely.
23.03.1971
29+15 5068 F-104F WaSLw 10  BLC failure and loss of control during landing, both pilots killed; all F-104F grounded and withdrawn from service on April 16, 1971.
16.04.1971
25+72 9030 F-104G JG 74  nozzle failure due to loss of oil near Donauwörth, pilot ejected safely.
30.04.1971
24+82 8232 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  compressor stall and engine failure after take-off from Norvenich AB, pilot ejected safely.
27.05.1971
22+76 7158 F-104G MFG 1  engine failure after problems in the fuel system near Borkum, pilot ejected safely.
28.07.1971
25+21 8295 F-104G JaboG 32  weered off runway with broken landing gear at Decimomannu AB, pilot was ok.
19.08.1971
23+13 7196 F-104G MFG 2  ground loss: caught on fire during system test after jettisoned tank at Eggebek AB, written off.
21.09.1971
21+46 7014 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  caught fire 13 min. after take-off from Norvenich due to hydraulic fluid entering the engine and smoke in the cockpit, pilot ejected safely.
14.10.1971
21+10 6640 RF-104G MFG 2  spatial disorientation in heavy rain during approach to Capo Frasca Bombing Range (CFIT), pilot was killed.
08.11.1971
63-13247 2031 F-104G 58 TFTW  compressor stall and engine failure after A/A gunnery on Gila Bend, pilot (US IP) ejected safely.
17.11.1971
24+93 8246 F-104G JG 74  ground contact during GCA approach into Neuburg AB at nighttime after oxygen system failure at altitude, pilot was killed.
19.11.1971
24+71 8220 F-104G JG 74  ground loss: fuel tank caught on fire during system test at Neuburg AB, written off.
31.01.1972
20+40 2047 F-104G JaboG 34  ground loss: caught on fire during fueling after explosion of a fuel tank (static discharge) at Memmingen AB, written off.
11.02.1972
24+86 8236 F-104G JG 74  gear sheered off during crash landing after nozzle failure at Neuburg AB, pilot ejected safe over the runway.
16.02.1972
26+59 7405 F-104G MFG 2  ground contact during gunnery mission on Terschelling Range (CFIT), pilot was killed.
17.02.1972
27+91 5921 TF-104G WaSLw 10  hit a church tower anf trees on short final during an instrument approach at night at Jever AB, one pilot ejected ok, one pilot was killed.
08.03.1972
23+89 8096 F-104G JG 71 "R"  loss of aircraft control (stall) during the landing pattern at Wittmundhafen AB, pilot ejected safely.
16.03.1972
22+33 7111 F-104G JaboG 34  ground contact during late pull-out from a rocket attack during gunnery at Siegenburg range (CFIT), pilot ejected safely.
11.04.1972
20+95 6616 F-104G JG 74  engine failure due to open nozzle during approach into Neuburg AB, unsuccessful low altitude bail-out attempt and the pilot was killed.
31.05.1972
24+30 8173 F-104G JG 74  loss of aircraft control during ACM (pitch-up), pilot ejected safely.
12.06.1972
25+20 8291 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  disorientation after lightning strike on a Low Level mission at Neede, near Enschede, Netherlands, pilot was killed.
22.06.1972
65-12752 8069 F-104G 58 TFTW  loss of aircraft control after entering clouds during loop near Wickenburg, pilot was killed.
25.08.1972
28+17 5947 TF-104G JG 74  crash landing (gear collapsed) after high sink rate at Upper Heyford AB, pilot ejected safe over the runway.
01.12.1972
67-14888 7007 F-104G 58 TFTW  loss of aircraft control during roll-in for a practice tactical Rockets-delivery at Gila Bend range Nr.1, pilot was killed.
01.02.1973
24+10 8150 F-104G JaboG 34  engine failure due to open nozzle during emergency approach to Memmingen AB, pilot was killed.
22.02.1973
24+44 8187 F-104G JaboG 33  skidding off rwy after crash landing due to hydraulic failure at Buchel AB, pilot ejected safely over the runway.
12.03.1973
27+28 5730 TF-104G JG 71 "R"  gear up landing during "touch and go" at Jever AB, pilots were both ok.
04.04.1973
21+76 7045 F-104G Det Deci  ground loss: caught on fire during ground system test at Decimomannu AB, written off.
05.04.1973
67-14893 8177 F-104G 58 TFTW  ground collision after a too steep delivery angle at a gunnery event at Gila Bend Range #1 (CFIT), pilot was killed, no ejection attempt.
10.04.1973
20+41 2048 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  loss of aircraft control with chute failure after landing at Norvenich AB, pilot was safe.
12.04.1973
21+97 7066 F-104G JaboG 33  after unsuccessful landing attempt with nozzle failure in snow storm at Buchel AB, pilot made a safe precautionary controlled ejection.
24.04.1973
24+39 8182 F-104G JaboG 36  left runway after blown tire due to low air pressure during take-off at Hopsten AB, pilot was badly injured; (DBR).
01.06.1973
23+52 8031 F-104G JG 71 "R"  compressor stall and engine failure after take-off from Memmingen (FOD: grounding broom from the nose gear sheared off and went through the intake), pilot ejected safely.
15.06.1973
20+55 2064 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  ground loss: engine fire during start-up at Beja AB, Portugal, after explosion of starter cart unit, pilot was safe.
19.07.1973
23+75 8074 F-104G MBB  asymmetric flaps after flap drive unit failure and loss of aircraft control during test flight, pilot ejected safely.
29.08.1973
63-13276 9003 F-104G 58 TFTW  midair collision with construction number 8077 during rejoin near Ajo, AZ, pilot ejected but was killed due to parachute malfunction.
29.08.1973
65-12754 8077 F-104G 58 TFTW  midair collision with construction number 9003 during rejoin near Ajo, AZ, pilot ejected but was killed due to parachute malfunction.
26.10.1973
26+50 7310 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  ground contact during recovery from a Glide Bomb attack on Helchteren range, pilot was killed.
22.11.1973
28+26 5956 TF-104G WaSLw 10  engine failure near the Island Langeroog, both pilots ejected safely.
19.02.1974
26+64 7410 F-104G MFG 2  engine failure (FOD ricochet) during gunnery on Terschelling range, Netherlands, pilot ejected safely.
11.03.1974
21+48 7016 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  compressor stall and engine failure during approach into Norvenich, pilot ejected safely.
12.03.1974
28+00 5930 TF-104G WaSLw 10  gear raised too early after the "touch and go" at nighttime at Jever AB, both pilots ejected safely.
20.03.1974
26+84 7430 F-104G MFG 1  water contact during simulated attack on Navy ships near Damp (CFIT), pilot was killed.
27.03.1974
63-8453 5757 TF-104G 58 TFTW  loss of nose gear steering and anti-skid system during landing roll, both pilots were ok.
17.04.1974
26+71 7417 F-104G MFG 2  loss of aircraft control during an Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) mission, pilot ejected, but was killed on landing (parachute damaged).
17.04.1974
25+76 9037 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  crashed after engine failure (FOD due to a screw) after several Compressor Stalls on short final at Norvenich AB, pilot ejected safely.
23.04.1974
24+09 8149 F-104G JaboG 36  loss of control after over-G during high performance training flight at Beja, Portugal, pilot ejected but was badly injured.
09.09.1974
23+41 8019 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  compressor stall (due to FOD) and engine failure on approach into Norvenich AB at night, pilot ejected to safety.
10.12.1974
26+48 7308 F-104G JaboG 32  hit the approach lights on short final during a night landing at Lechfeld AB, pilot ejected safely over the runway.
14.01.1975
61-3081 5752 TF-104G 58 TFTW  loss of aircraft control after hydraulic failure during ACM, both pilot were killed during supersonic ejection.
18.02.1975
63-13275 9002 F-104G 58 TFTW  asymmetric flight condition and loss of aircraft control at Gila Bend range, pilot was killed.
24.04.1975
22+09 7079 F-104G JaboG 34  ground contact during practice low level formation exercise (CFIT), pilot was killed.
01.07.1975
63-13231 2012 F-104G 58 TFTW  out of control after engine failure (FOD) on take-off with asymmetrical load, pilot US IP was killed.
09.07.1975
63-13256 2040 F-104G 58 TFTW  compressor stall and engine failure after take-off on a test flight, pilot (US IP) ejected safely.
23.07.1975
20+77 2090 F-104G Det Deci  compressor stall and engine failure during approach to Decimomannu AB, pilot ejected and was seriously injured.
06.08.1975
24+61 8209 F-104G Det Deci  unintentional water contact (ditching) during A/G gunnery at Frasca range (CFIT), pilot was killed.
22.08.1975
22+75 7156 F-104G MFG 1  midair collision with construction number 8178 near Eiderststedt, pilot was killed.
22.08.1975
24+35 8178 RF-104G MFG 2  midair collision with construction number 7156 near Eiderststedt, pilot ejected safely.
04.09.1975
25+73 9031 F-104G Det Deci  engine failure due to FOD (scewdriver in intake) after take-off from Decimomannu AB, pilot ejected safely.
20.09.1975
22+28 7103 F-104G MFG 1  damaged after emergency landing with open nozzle at Skydstrup AB, pilot ejected to safety on the runway.
30.01.1976
63-13258 2042 F-104G 58 TFTW  loss of aircraft control after uncontrolled stick movements, pilot ejected safely.
06.02.1976
66-13624 5935 TF-104G 58 TFTW  loss of aircraft control after loosing forward leading edge wing flap on Gila Bend Bombing Range, AZ, USA, both pilots ejected safely.
24.02.1976
21+40 7008 F-104G JaboG 34  crashed after emergency landing with minimum fuel and tailwind at Manching AB, collided with a telemetry box, pilot was injured.
10.03.1976
63-13237 2020 F-104G 58 TFTW  engine failure due to FOD (ricochet) on Gila Bend Range, pilot ejected safely.
15.03.1976
26+73 7419 F-104G MFG 2  engine failure due to bird strike near St.Peter-Ording, pilot ejected to safety.
18.03.1976
66-13524 7120 F-104G 58 TFTW  ground contact after loss of aircraft control during roll-in for a bomb delivery on Gila Bend Bombing Range, AZ, USA (CFIT), pilot was fatally injured.
16.06.1976
26+16 9161 F-104G JaboG 32  midair collision after loss of aircraft steering in a 3 ship formation (in IMC) near Mindelheim, pilot ejected safely.
30.06.1976
20+03 2003 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  loss of aircraft control and ground contact after hydraulic failure in the approach to Norvenich AB, pilot was killed.
10.08.1976
26+18 9163 F-104G JaboG 34  broken left main landing gear after hard landing, controlled ejection, pilot was safe.
24.08.1976
21+84 7053 F-104G JaboG 32  loss of control with pitch-up after "Over-G"; near Leipheim, pilot ejected safely.
30.08.1976
27+75 5904 TF-104G JaboG 33  loss of aircraft control during ACM near Adenau, pilots ejected safely
20.09.1976
21+79 7048 F-104G JaboG 32  loss of aircraft control during ACM near Giengen, pilot ejected safely.
24.02.1977
20+63 2073 F-104G JaboG 33  water contact (ditching) during gunnery on Terschelling Range, Netherlands (CFIT), pilot was killed.
03.03.1977
22+66 7147 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  compressor stall due to FOD (safety pin) and engine failure during low level near Leeuwarden AB, Netherlands, pilot ejected, but was injured.
19.04.1977
21+14 6663 RF-104G MFG 2  engine failure after bird strike during sea low level near Moen, Denmark, pilot ejected safely.
05.05.1977
21+51 7020 F-104G JaboG 34  spatial disorientation after vertigo in bad weather at Wilpoldsried near Kempten, pilot was killed.
02.06.1977
26+77 7423 F-104G MFG 2  crashed into sea after water contact during gunnery on Terschelling Range (CFIT), pilot was killed.
11.07.1977
63-13232 2013 F-104G 58 TFTW  crashed on Emergency Landing after compressor stall and engine failure during gunnery on Gila Bend Range; pilot ejected safely.
02.08.1977
21+41 7009 F-104G JaboG 34  midair collision with a glider near Neuenahr, pilot ejected but was injured; pilot of the glider survived badly injured using his parachute.
09.08.1977
26+06 9134 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  damaged after emergency landing due to engine vibrations after takeoff at RAF Lossiemouth, UK; pilot was ok.
07.10.1977
28+18 5948 TF-104G JaboG 33  crashed due to engine failure after bird strike at Strinz-Margarethä, near Hohenstein, Taunus; both pilots ejected to safety.
12.10.1977
20+54 2063 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  crashed after disorientation during night bomb delivery at Nordhorn Range; pilot was killed.
24.01.1978
25+75 9036 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  ground contact during Low Level flight in marginal weather at Landschaftspolder, north of Bunde, near Leer (CFIT); pilot was killed.
03.03.1978
21+57 7026 F-104G JaboG 34  engine failure due to oil system problems in the approach for an Emergency Landing at Erding AB; pilot ejected safely.
20.03.1978
26+46 7306 F-104G Det Deci  heavily damaged after take-off abort due to broken nose wheel control column; pilot badly injured.
04.04.1978
24+91 8241 F-104G JaboG 32  loss of aircraft control during final turn for landing at Lechfeld AB, pilot did not eject and was killed (CFIT).
06.04.1978
23+86 8092 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  loss of aircraft control during Go-Around after a simulated forced landing (SFO) at Norvenich AB, pilot ejected safely.
20.06.1978
66-13626 5937 TF-104G 58 TFTW  loss of engine control (failure) after broken throttle linkage during pull-out from a sim. Air/Ground attack on Gila Bend Range, both pilots ejected safely.
21.06.1978
25+16 8285 F-104G JaboG 33  engine failure during run-in for a simulated attack on Baumholder Army Range, pilot ejected but was seriously injured on parachute landing.
18.08.1978
21+20 6675 RF-104G MFG 2  engine failure after bird strike during sea low level east of Helgoland, pilot ejected safely.
25.08.1978
25+36 8317 F-104G JaboG 32  crashed into wood after loss of aircraft control on a BFM training flight, pilot ejected safely.
05.09.1978
25+53 8348 F-104G Det Deci  heavily damaged after crash landing due to high sink rate at Decimomannu AB (DBR), pilot was ok.
19.09.1978
23+08 7191 F-104G MFG 2  bird strike during sea low level in the Kattegat, pilot ejected safely.
10.10.1978
25+38 8322 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  engine failure after bird strike during low level at Commercy, near Nancy, France, pilot ejected safely.
07.12.1978
23+11 7194 F-104G MFG 2  RF modified; engine failure after bird strike during approach to Eggebek AB, pilot ejected safely.
01.02.1979
22+08 7078 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  midair collision with 25+79 near Norvenich AB due to a sudden position change of the formation leader, pilot ejected safely, the other pilot landed.
05.02.1979
22+84 7166 F-104G MFG 1  engine failure during gunnery at List Range (Sylt), pilot ejected safely.
14.03.1979
26+32 9184 F-104G JaboG 34  engine failure due to FOD after take-off from Memmingen AB, pilot ejected safely, but was seriously injured.
17.04.1979
22+15 7086 F-104G MFG 1  engine failure after bird strike during low level near St.Peter Ording, pilot ejected safely.
06.07.1979
63-13250 2034 F-104G 58 TFTW  engine failure after fuel control failure (false maintenance on fuel pump) during gunnery on Gila Bend, pilot ejected safely.
03.08.1979
22+25 7100 F-104G MFG 1  crashed after over-G (pitch-up) during landing after performance demonstration at Yeovilton, UK, pilot was killed.
06.09.1979
27+99 5929 TF-104G MFG 2  crashed after flight control problems over Lüneburger Heide, both pilots ejected safely.
01.10.1979
25+10 8271 F-104G JaboG 34  compressor stall and engine failure at Allenbach near Birkenfeld, pilot ejected safely.
09.11.1979
23+20 7204 F-104G MFG 2  loss of aircraft control during a Looping at Haselund, near Flensburg, pilot ejected safely.
13.11.1979
27+05 5706 TF-104G WaSLw 10  loss of aircraft control during the landing after selection of land flaps at high speed (broken flap actuator), both pilots ejected safely.
05.02.1980
25+82 9053 F-104G Det Deci  water contact (ditching) during gunnery at Capo Frasca Range (CFIT), pilot was killed.
04.03.1980
20+15 2017 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  spatial disorientation after INS-platform failure at Genk, BE in the bombing pattern at Helchteren Range, pilot ejected safely.
13.03.1980
22+31 7109 F-104G JaboG 34  collision with power line near Hafenreut during low level flight in poor weather conditions (CFIT), pilot was killed.
01.07.1980
22+54 7134 F-104G JaboG 34  collision with power line mast near Fünfleiten during a simulated attack on Army tank (CFIT), pilot was killed.
08.07.1980
24+28 8170 F-104G WaSLw 10  water contact (ditching) during gunnery at Capo Frasca Range (CFIT), pilot was killed.
22.09.1980
22+78 7160 F-104G MFG 1  ground contact (CFIT) at Groenerup, DK during Radar Low Level mission in bad weather, pilot was killed.
08.10.1980
26+35 9187 F-104G JaboG 34  midair collision with construction number 8208 during attack on Sollingen AB, pilot was killed.
08.10.1980
24+60 8208 F-104G JaboG 34  midair collision with construction number 9187 during attack at Sollingen AB, emergency landing at homebase Memmingen, pilot was ok, written off (DBR).
17.10.1980
24+72 8221 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  caught fire after a hot afterburner fuel-pump near Hürth, pilot ejected safely.
04.12.1980
20+58 2067 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  midair collision with construction number 7011 during approach to Wildenrath AB, emergency landing; damaged beyond economical repair.
04.12.1980
21+43 7011 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  midair collision with construction number 2067 during approach to Wildenrath AB, pilot ejected safely.
18.05.1981
24+79 8229 F-104G JaboG 32  ground contact (CFIT) during gunnery (tactical weapon delivery) on Heuberg Army Range, pilot was killed.
06.07.1981
24+58 8206 F-104G JaboG 33  engine failure after bird strike during low level near Staigerbach, Hohenlohe, pilot ejected safely.
14.07.1981
63-8459 5763 TF-104G 58 TFTW  loss of engine control after broken throttle linkage (Electrical fire) at Aguila, near Wickenburg, Arizona, both pilots ejected safely.
04.08.1981
66-13525 7132 F-104G 58 TFTW  engine failure due to FOD (ricochet) during A/G gunnery on Gila Bend Range, pilot ejected safely.
17.08.1981
25+79 9043 F-104G JaboG 33  engine failure and compressor stall during low level at Verdun, near Metz, France, pilot ejected safely.
25.08.1981
24+29 8172 F-104G JaboG 33  engine failure after bird strike after a heavy "Touch and Go" at Beja AB, Portugal; pilot wae ejected due to the hard touchdown, and was seriously injured.
26.08.1981
26+68 7414 F-104G MFG 2  engine failure due to bird strike during gunnery on Oskbol Range, Denmark, pilot ejected safely.
02.11.1981
20+44 2052 F-104G Det Deci  overrun the runway after emergency landing with open nozzle at Decimomannu AB, pilot was ok; damaged beyond economical repair (DBR).
05.11.1981
25+67 9013 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  heavily damaged after ground contact (CFIT) 300 meter short of runway on final at Norvenich AB, pilot ejected, but died on the way to the hospital.
28.01.1982
26+54 7314 F-104G JaboG 34  engine failure due to FOD (ricochet) on Grafenwöhr Army Range, pilot ejected safely.
21.04.1982
25+54 8349 F-104G JaboG 32  engine failure after bird strike during Low Level mission at Pan di Zuchero, near Capo Frasca Range, pilot ejected safely.
07.05.1982
27+92 5922 TF-104G MFG 2  unintentional water contact (CFIT) during Sea Low Level mission near Laesoe, DK, pilot and passenger ejected but were killed.
01.06.1982
21+93 7062 F-104G Det Deci  emergency landing at Decimomannu AB after engine vibrations during Night Low Level, pilot ejected safely over the runway.
24.06.1982
22+32 7110 F-104G JaboG 34  loss of aircraft control in a low altitude turn with uneven fuel load (one tiptank did not feed), pilot was killed.
07.07.1982
26+62 7408 F-104G MFG 2  loss of aircraft control on roll-in for a simulated bomb drop during gunnery at Capo della Frasca Range (CFIT), pilot ejected safely.
04.08.1982
22+48 7126 F-104G JaboG 34  engine failure due to FOD (lost service panel cover on fuselage) during Low Level flight near Neumarkt, pilot ejected safely.
26.08.1982
26+10 9144 F-104G JaboG 33  engine failure after bird strike immediately after take-off from Erding AB, pilot ejected safely during emergency landing.
20.10.1982
22+37 7115 F-104G Det Deci  engine failure after compressor stall during gunnery at Capo della Frasca Range, pilot ejected safely.
26.10.1982
21+80 7049 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  unintentional water contact (CFIT) during run-in for Night Bombing on Vliehors Range, Netherlands, pilot was killed.
03.11.1982
26+55 7401 F-104G MFG 2  engine failure after compressor stall during Sea Low Level in the Kattegat, Denmark, pilot ejected safely.
07.12.1982
24+97 8250 F-104G JaboG 32  crashed after gear door problems (caused by a collision with a lot of gulls during the takeoff) and following engine problems right after take-off from Brawdy AB; pilot ejected safely.
10.01.1983
23+87 8094 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  damaged beyond economical repair (DBR) after bird strike and emergency landing at Norvenich AB, pilot was safe.
18.03.1983
20+75 2088 F-104G JaboG 31 "B"  damaged beyond economocal repair (DBR) after bird strike after take-off and emergency landing at Norvenich AB, pilot was safe.
14.06.1983
28+02 5932 TF-104G JaboG 34  loss of control after touchdown besides the Runway during night "touch and go" at Memmingen AB, both pilots ejected safely.
18.07.1983
28+11 5941 TF-104G JaboG 33  engine failure due to fuel starvation due to a closed fuel valve, both pilot ejected safely.
24.01.1984
27+95 5925 TF-104G JaboG 34  loss of control during landing at Memmingen AB, touched about 50 short of runway due to microburst (downdraft) on final, both pilots ejected safely.
05.04.1984
28+33 5963 TF-104G JaboG 34  heavily damaged after broken right landing gear strut during taxi at Memmingen AB, damaged beyond economical repair (DBR).
10.07.1984
23+18 7202 F-104G MFG 2  loss of aircraft control during formation take-off at Eggebek AB (uncommanded roll input), pilot ejected safely.
10.07.1984
25+62 9008 F-104G LVR 1  engine failure due to FOD after take-off from Eggebek AB, pilot ejected safely.
10.08.1984
22+05 7075 F-104G JaboG 33  loss of control during high performance training flight at Beja AB, Portugal, pilot ejected and was injured.
17.10.1984
23+16 7200 F-104G MFG 2  RF modified; collision with ship mast during simulated attack on a fast vessel (Schnellboot), pilot was killed.
19.10.1984
27+26 5727 TF-104G JaboG 34  heavily damaged after broken nose gear strut during landing, one pilot ejected ok over the runway.
11.12.1984
20+36 2043 F-104G JaboG 34  spatial disorientation during low level in bad weather near Plattling (CFIT), pilot was killed.
08.02.1985
21+27 6688 RF-104G MFG 2  engine failure due to bird strike during sea low level near Bornholm, pilot ejected safely.
18.02.1985
26+70 7416 F-104G MFG 2  caught fire after midair collision with British Harrier T.4 during low level near Versmold, pilot ejected safely.
27.03.1985
21+18 6673 RF-104G MFG 2  crashed into North Sea due to engine failure after "AS.30" anti-ship missile firing near Helgoland, pilot ejected safely.
03.10.1985
23+32 8007 F-104G JaboG 34  engine failure after compressor stall during range sortie at Suippes Range, France, pilot ejected safely.
03.03.1986
28+10 5940 TF-104G JaboG 34  engine damage on final at Decimomannu AB, pilot and passenger ejected safely.
26.04.1989
28+01 5931 TF-104G WTD 61  blown tire during "touch and go" at Manching AB, both pilots ejected but were seriously injured.
16.04.1965
62-12312 6011 F-104G 4510 CCTW  loss of aircraft control after take-off from Luke AFB, canopy not fully locked, German Navy pilot was killed (MAP aircraft).
 
Abbreviations:
AB Afterburner Nachbrenner
ACM Air Combat Maneuvering Luftkampf Flugmanöver
APC Automatic Pitch Control Automatische Aufbäum Kontrolle
BFM Basic Fighter Maneuvers Grundflugmanöver im Luftkampf
BLC Boundary Layer Control Zapfluftanblasung zur Erhöhung der Auftriebes im "Langsamflug"
CFIT Controlled Flight Into Terrain Kontrollierter Flug in den Boden
FOD Foreign Object Damage Fremdkörper Schaden
GCA Ground Controlled Approach Bodengesteuerter Instrumenten Anflug
i/a instructional aircraft Lehrflugzeug
To my best knowledge!!! Given information is based on best available references!
Any contribution or proven correction is highly welcome, please contact the webmaster
references:
"Starfighter-916 German F-104" their assembly and life records by Georg Fischbach, EADS engineer
"Deutsche Starfighter" by Klaus Kropf, former F-104 Pilot German Air Force
F-40 books
International F-104 Society (IFS)
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update @ November 11, 2023