In May 1963, a Douglas A-3 Skywarrior heavy bomber experienced a dramatic landing failure on the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43), where its nose gear collapsed upon touchdown. After the gear broke off and went overboard, the pilot skillfully took off again, circling to prepare for a second, controlled crash landing into an emergency barricade, resulting in no injuries to the crew. #dramatic #skill #airplane #watch #video | Ships & Models by Erick Navas

The Douglas A3D/NTA-3B Skywarrior (bomber) was the largest operational aircraft to land and take off from an aircraft carrier, which contributed to its nickname, “whale”! | Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum