Case Reference Number (REFNO) 1781
(Location and aircraft parts have been linked to REFNO 3153)
Location: Vicinity of Ban Karai, Laos
Date of Loss: 26 November 1971
HTH Reports:
Analysis of the November 26, 1971 Loss of Owl 08 (REFNO 1781) Report Date: November 11, 2022
REFNO 3153 - Assessment of UXO Found at Site LA-00527 Report Date: October 12, 2024
Assessment of Pull Tabs and Snaps Found at Site LA-00527 Report Date: November 20, 2025
Other Reports and Documents:
Maps, Photographs and Other References:
Aircraft: F-4D, Callsign Owl 08, Tail Number 66-7752, 497th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing
Crew: Capt. Jim Steadman, USAF and
1Lt. Bob Beutel, USAF
(names used with permission)
Current Status:
