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John D. Ottomeyer

Birth:  Feb. 25, 1954
Death:  Nov. 15, 1982
Kern County
California, USA

USAAEF
OV-1C
#68-15948
A/C was undergoing dynamic and static spin testing to determine what effect the SLAR boom had on the A/C. A/C went inverted after a commanded "throttle chop" on the left engine. A/C entered a spin and, too low to recover, crew tried to eject. A/C impacted inverted, right wing first.
Aircraft Crew
CWO Hugh A. Lammons [P]
CIV John D. Ottomeyer [OB]