Grumman OV-1C crash along San Pedro river on July 7 1970

Grumman OV-1C crash along San Pedro river on July 7, 1970

Grumman OV-1C crashes along San Pedro river at approximately 10:30pm on 7 July 1970 while returning to Fort Huachuca following an infra-red training flight. According to the mishap report, "simultaneous loss of power of both engines due to fuel starvation" was a contributing factor to the crash. The mishap report also noted that excessive transmission from Libby Field Control Tower may have contributed to ejection delay.

Prior to the 7 July 1970, the Mohawk had not been flown since 23 June 1970 due to maintenance.

Two men died in the crash:
Captain Wayne Leroy Clement
Private (Infra-red student operator) Martin J. Geisen

Ok, this makes sense when you are at the crash site. The black and white photo shows an image of the wrecked Mohawk. The remains of the fuselage are pointing up and just over the ridge. The right wing is extending up and still attached to the feselage. The tail section is resting below the fuselage. The left wing broke off and is not in this photo.

Hydraulic lines containing a variety of colors.

Drop chute handle

Small door assembly at the OV-1C Mohawk crash site.

More scattered debris at the OV-1C crash site.

Erosion is eating away the data plate, but you can still make out some of the wording.