Cornfield Bomber, Aircraft incident in Montana
The Cornfield Bomber is the nickname given to a Convair F-106 Delta Dart, which landed itself with minimal damage in a Montana farmer's field.
On February 2, 1970, the pilot ejected after losing control of the aircraft, which then recovered on its own and made an unplanned soft landing.
The incident has become a notable event in aviation folklore, illustrating the robust safety features of the F-106.
The site where the Cornfield Bomber landed does not offer public visits or exhibits.
Remarkably, the unmanned aircraft landed safely in a snowy field, avoiding any human casualty and potential destruction.
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