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Lieutenant (junior grade) Charles B. Pfaffmann (pilot), Lieutenant Larry C. Knight (co-pilot), and aircrewmen Seamen Brian L. Bushnell and Andrew A. Horchar, Jr, all members of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 116 (VAW-116) embarked in USS CORAL SEA, launched on a routine mission on April 9, 1970.
Immediately after launch, the aircraft crew reported a fire and their intention to return to the ship. LTJG Pfaffmann's aircraft impacted the water about three miles ahead of the CORAL SEA. A rescue helicopter and escort destroyer were on the scene within minutes. No survivors were seen, and no remains were recovered.
| Larry Coleman Knight | |
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| PERSONAL DATA: | |
| Home of Record: | Wilburton, OK |
| Date of birth: | 10/10/1943 |
| MILITARY DATA: | |
| Service Branch: | United States Navy |
| Grade at loss: | O3 |
| Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Promotion Note: | None |
| ID No: | 443423742 |
| MOS: | 1315: Unrestricted Line Officer (Pilot) |
| Length Service: | 04 |
| Unit: | VAW-116, CVW-15, USS CORAL SEA, TF 77, 7TH FLEET |
| CASUALTY DATA: | |
| Start Tour: | Not Recorded |
| Incident Date: | 04/09/1970 |
| Casualty Date: | 04/09/1970 |
| Status Date: | Not Applicable |
| Status Change: | Not Applicable |
| Age at Loss: | 26 |
| Location: | Gulf of Tonkin, North Vietnam |
| Remains: | Body not recovered |
| Repatriated: | Not Applicable |
| Identified: | Not Applicable |
| Casualty Type: | Non-hostile, died while missing |
| Casualty Reason: | Fixed Wing - Crew |
| Casualty Detail: | Air loss or crash at sea |
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