Scodie Mountains F-105D 4/28/07

The F-105D #60-0532 crashed on 10/14/68 after the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The pilot was able to eject safely. Found out about this site from Tom Gosset who visited it a couple we ...

2009-08-22T10:30:47Z

Joe Idoni
The F-105D #60-0532 crashed on 10/14/68 after the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The pilot was able to eject safely. Found out about this site from Tom Gosset who visited it a couple we ...

Driving in on the dirt road off Hwy 14. Plan to meet up with Tom G further up the road.

2009-06-26T17:39:52Z

Joe Idoni
Driving in on the dirt road off Hwy 14. Plan to meet up with Tom G further up the road.

Tom caught up to me about six miles in. I followed him the rest of the way to the starting point of the hike.

2009-02-12T21:48:43Z

Joe Idoni
Tom caught up to me about six miles in. I followed him the rest of the way to the starting point of the hike.

Getting there.

2009-03-21T11:34:07Z

Joe Idoni
Getting there.

Tom on the hike.

2009-03-21T11:34:50Z

Joe Idoni
Tom on the hike.

Approaching crash site after hiking for awhile. The impact site is in the rock pile on the left with wreckage scattered just past the rocks on the right.

2009-06-26T17:37:07Z

Joe Idoni
Approaching crash site after hiking for awhile. The impact site is in the rock pile on the left with wreckage scattered just past the rocks on the right.

The first thing we came upon was the ejection seat that was a couple hundred feet from the crash site.

2009-06-26T17:46:18Z

Joe Idoni
The first thing we came upon was the ejection seat that was a couple hundred feet from the crash site.

Front view of the seat. Either the pilot waited for the last second to eject or the plane went in steep.

2009-06-26T17:45:57Z

Joe Idoni
Front view of the seat. Either the pilot waited for the last second to eject or the plane went in steep.

Tom heading off to search for the UC-78 Bobcat while I check out the site. Think that this is his third try at locating the Bobcat.

2009-06-26T17:39:34Z

Joe Idoni
Tom heading off to search for the UC-78 Bobcat while I check out the site. Think that this is his third try at locating the Bobcat.

This piece of the engine was the first thing I checked out. Looks like it's from the turbine section.

2009-06-26T17:44:54Z

Joe Idoni
This piece of the engine was the first thing I checked out. Looks like it's from the turbine section.

Close up of the broken blades.

2009-06-26T17:47:34Z

Joe Idoni
Close up of the broken blades.

Piece with lettering. I was trying to find something that would let me figure out the aircraft's serial number.

2009-06-26T17:46:19Z

Joe Idoni
Piece with lettering. I was trying to find something that would let me figure out the aircraft's serial number.

Those little things are ants. Most of the parts that I turned over had ants under them.

2009-06-26T17:41:24Z

Joe Idoni
Those little things are ants. Most of the parts that I turned over had ants under them.

Cover and electrical connector on the piece.

2009-06-26T17:44:33Z

Joe Idoni
Cover and electrical connector on the piece.

Must be a piece of the wing. The "NO STEP' is barely visible.

2009-06-26T17:40:59Z

Joe Idoni
Must be a piece of the wing. The "NO STEP' is barely visible.

One of the four airbrake pedals that were located at the trail end of the fuselage.

2009-03-21T11:32:29Z

Joe Idoni
One of the four airbrake pedals that were located at the trail end of the fuselage.

One of the other ones was close by.

2009-06-26T17:44:30Z

Joe Idoni
One of the other ones was close by.

Airbrake actuator.

2009-06-26T17:42:43Z

Joe Idoni
Airbrake actuator.

Another piece of the engine was nearby. Think this is part of the combustion chamber.

2009-03-21T11:32:30Z

Joe Idoni
Another piece of the engine was nearby. Think this is part of the combustion chamber.

Side view of the same part shows how it was crushed.

2009-06-26T17:45:05Z

Joe Idoni
Side view of the same part shows how it was crushed.

Mount for the right tailplane.

2009-06-26T17:48:07Z

Joe Idoni
Mount for the right tailplane.

A third and the largest piece of Pratt and Whitney J75 engine that powered the F-105.

2009-03-21T11:32:30Z

Joe Idoni
A third and the largest piece of Pratt and Whitney J75 engine that powered the F-105.

It's the tail end of the engine with the afterburner combustion chamber and variable nozzle.

2009-03-21T11:32:30Z

Joe Idoni
It's the tail end of the engine with the afterburner combustion chamber and variable nozzle.

Side view. The afterburner chamber was crushed to a fraction of it’s original length.

2009-06-26T17:42:03Z

Joe Idoni
Side view. The afterburner chamber was crushed to a fraction of it’s original length.

Closer view of the accordioned afterburner chamber and smashed nozzle.

2009-03-21T11:32:30Z

Joe Idoni
Closer view of the accordioned afterburner chamber and smashed nozzle.

This part was sticking out the back of the nozzle when it should be in the front end of this part of the engine.

2009-03-21T11:32:30Z

Joe Idoni
This part was sticking out the back of the nozzle when it should be in the front end of this part of the engine.

This section of the left wing was the largest piece of wreckage at the site.

2009-06-26T17:40:48Z

Joe Idoni
This section of the left wing was the largest piece of wreckage at the site.

The flap was still attached. The camouflage paint job could still be made out on a few pieces.

2009-06-26T17:42:47Z

Joe Idoni
The flap was still attached. The camouflage paint job could still be made out on a few pieces.

Better view of the flap.

2009-03-21T11:32:30Z

Joe Idoni
Better view of the flap.

Close up of the flaps hinge assembly. This is all that's attaching the flap to the wing.

2009-06-26T17:39:22Z

Joe Idoni
Close up of the flaps hinge assembly. This is all that's attaching the flap to the wing.

The insignia was faded but clearly visible.

2009-06-26T18:07:26Z

Joe Idoni
The insignia was faded but clearly visible.

Part of the landing gear.

2009-06-26T17:35:38Z

Joe Idoni
Part of the landing gear.

Half of one of the wheels.

2009-06-26T17:46:37Z

Joe Idoni
Half of one of the wheels.

Door with for lettering "FIRE PANEL".

2009-06-26T17:04:09Z

Joe Idoni
Door with for lettering "FIRE PANEL".

Piece of a wing with linkages.

2009-06-26T17:43:43Z

Joe Idoni
Piece of a wing with linkages.

This is the only tag I found. It confirms that it’s a F-105D, but already knew that. There is a contract number of AF33-600-38927. Don't know how to use the contract number to help fig ...

2009-06-26T17:48:35Z

Joe Idoni
This is the only tag I found. It confirms that it’s a F-105D, but already knew that. There is a contract number of AF33-600-38927. Don't know how to use the contract number to help fig ...

Two 20mm shells still on the track from the ammo drum.

2009-06-26T17:44:57Z

Joe Idoni
Two 20mm shells still on the track from the ammo drum.

Found the third airbrake.

2009-06-26T17:44:42Z

Joe Idoni
Found the third airbrake.

After climbing up on the rock pile, I could see what appears to be the impact site.

2009-06-26T17:42:37Z

Joe Idoni
After climbing up on the rock pile, I could see what appears to be the impact site.

Large section of wing next to the impact site.

2009-06-26T17:36:23Z

Joe Idoni
Large section of wing next to the impact site.

Looking at the impact site. There's a lot of small pieces here.

2009-06-26T17:41:18Z

Joe Idoni
Looking at the impact site. There's a lot of small pieces here.

The first thing I noticed was a lot of 20mm shells and bullets.

2009-06-26T17:37:48Z

Joe Idoni
The first thing I noticed was a lot of 20mm shells and bullets.

The remains of some of the 20mm ammo.

2009-06-26T17:37:49Z

Joe Idoni
The remains of some of the 20mm ammo.

More pieces at the impact site.

2009-06-26T17:46:33Z

Joe Idoni
More pieces at the impact site.

At the impact site was part of the 20mm ammo drum. There was a lot of bullets stuck in it. Tom told me that the first time he visited the site fifteen years ago the M-61 20mm gun was still h ...

2009-06-26T17:39:53Z

Joe Idoni
At the impact site was part of the 20mm ammo drum. There was a lot of bullets stuck in it. Tom told me that the first time he visited the site fifteen years ago the M-61 20mm gun was still h ...

Closer view showing the bullets. The shells were all broken off.

2009-06-26T17:43:47Z

Joe Idoni
Closer view showing the bullets. The shells were all broken off.

Close up of some of the bullets.

2009-06-26T17:43:30Z

Joe Idoni
Close up of some of the bullets.

Bullet and shell casing.

2009-06-26T17:38:42Z

Joe Idoni
Bullet and shell casing.

The armature from a motor. It's about a foot and a half long. Also in this shot is the remains of a wiring harness.

2009-06-26T17:41:11Z

Joe Idoni
The armature from a motor. It's about a foot and a half long. Also in this shot is the remains of a wiring harness.

Close by was this wind driven generator and another 20mm bullet.

2009-06-26T17:40:03Z

Joe Idoni
Close by was this wind driven generator and another 20mm bullet.

This fuel pump is about a foot across and heavy. I only could figure out what it was by the tag on it.

2009-06-26T17:44:07Z

Joe Idoni
This fuel pump is about a foot across and heavy. I only could figure out what it was by the tag on it.

Leg to one of the main landing gears.

2009-06-26T17:44:22Z

Joe Idoni
Leg to one of the main landing gears.

Looking across the debris field from the impact site.

2009-06-26T17:45:48Z

Joe Idoni
Looking across the debris field from the impact site.

Another wing section.

2009-06-26T18:14:17Z

Joe Idoni
Another wing section.

Another part of the landing gear.

2009-06-26T17:45:52Z

Joe Idoni
Another part of the landing gear.

One of the main gear's axle with the brake on it.

2009-06-26T17:42:54Z

Joe Idoni
One of the main gear's axle with the brake on it.

The flap from the right wing and the top of the fin.

2009-06-26T17:44:51Z

Joe Idoni
The flap from the right wing and the top of the fin.

Holding up the right flap.

2009-06-26T17:36:44Z

Joe Idoni
Holding up the right flap.

Closer view of the top piece of the fin. Wish it was the bottom part. Never was able to find anything that would help me figure out the aircraft's serial number.

2009-06-26T17:40:09Z

Joe Idoni
Closer view of the top piece of the fin. Wish it was the bottom part. Never was able to find anything that would help me figure out the aircraft's serial number.

Another wing section in the center of photo. The impact site is just behind the rocks.

2009-06-26T17:53:54Z

Joe Idoni
Another wing section in the center of photo. The impact site is just behind the rocks.

Looks like the main spar from the right wing.

2009-06-26T17:44:55Z

Joe Idoni
Looks like the main spar from the right wing.

The root section.

2009-06-26T17:43:23Z

Joe Idoni
The root section.

Think these are spoilers and their linkages.

2009-06-26T17:42:00Z

Joe Idoni
Think these are spoilers and their linkages.

A wind driven hydraulic pump with all but two of its blades broken off.

2009-06-26T17:47:29Z

Joe Idoni
A wind driven hydraulic pump with all but two of its blades broken off.

Another piece from a wing.

2009-06-26T17:51:41Z

Joe Idoni
Another piece from a wing.

The last of the airbrakes. I'm holding one of the actuators.

2009-06-26T17:37:12Z

Joe Idoni
The last of the airbrakes. I'm holding one of the actuators.

Another view of the airbrake.

2009-06-26T17:43:37Z

Joe Idoni
Another view of the airbrake.

One of the two actuators that operate each of the four sections of the airbrake.

2009-06-26T17:46:08Z

Joe Idoni
One of the two actuators that operate each of the four sections of the airbrake.

One of the many mechanical items at the site.

2009-06-26T17:40:21Z

Joe Idoni
One of the many mechanical items at the site.

Large braided steel hoses on the piece.

2009-03-21T11:32:21Z

Joe Idoni
Large braided steel hoses on the piece.

More mechanical stuff.

2009-06-26T17:51:30Z

Joe Idoni
More mechanical stuff.

Found this as I was starting the hike out. Looks like it's from the instrument panel.

2009-06-26T17:42:58Z

Joe Idoni
Found this as I was starting the hike out. Looks like it's from the instrument panel.

Looking back at the site as I start the hike back to the truck.

2009-06-26T17:45:43Z

Joe Idoni
Looking back at the site as I start the hike back to the truck.

Following Tom back to the highway.

2009-06-26T17:49:36Z

Joe Idoni
Following Tom back to the highway.

Looking down the canyon that leads to the highway. Fun day, thanks Tom for taking me to the site. THE END

2009-06-26T17:42:10Z

Joe Idoni
Looking down the canyon that leads to the highway. Fun day, thanks Tom for taking me to the site. THE END