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The Israeli A-4 pilot who cut the engine 10 metres above runway crash landing his battle-damaged Skyhawk. The A-4 returned to service.
Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

The Israeli A-4 pilot who cut the engine 10 metres above runway crash landing his battle-damaged Skyhawk. The A-4 returned to service.

By 
Dario Leone
Aug 19 2026
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