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“Broken Arrow” is the name given to nuclear weapon accidents, whether the accident is due to accidental launching, firing, detonating, theft, or loss of the weapon. The U.S. admits to...
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Date: February 13, 1950 The B-36 was en route from Eielson AFB to Carswell AFB on a simulated combat profile mission. The weapon aboard the aircraft had a dummy capsule installed. After six hours of flight, the aircraft developed serious mechanical difficulties, making it necessary to shut down three engines. The aircraft was at 12,000 feet altitud...
Date: June 7, 1960 Location: McGuire AFB, New Jersey A BOMARC air defense missile in ready storage condition permitting launch in two minutes) was destroyed by explosion and fire after a high-pressure helium tank exploded and ruptured the missile's fuel tanks. The warhead was also destroyed by the fire although the high explosive did not detonate. ...
Date: April 12, 1970 Location: Atlantic Ocean A Soviet "November"-class nuclear-powered attack submarine experienced an apparent nuclear propulsion problem in the Atlantic Ocean about 300 miles northwest of Spain. Although an attempt to attach a tow line from a Soviet bloc merchant ship; the submarine apparently sank, killing 52. Date: November 22,...
Date: September 19, 1980 Location: Damascus. Arkansas During routine maintenance in a Titan II silo, an Air Force repairman dropped a heavy wrench socket, which rolled off a work platform and fell toward the bottom of the silo. The socket bounced and struck the missile, causing a leak from a pressurized fuel tank. The missile complex and the surrou...
Date: September 27, 1991 Location: White Sea A missile launch malfunction occurred during a test launch on a "Typhoon"-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Date: March 20, 1993 Location: Barents Sea The U.S. nuclear-powered submarine Grayling collided with a Russian Delta III nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Both vessels r...
Date: August 12, 2000 Location: Barents Sea The CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) "Oscar II" class submarine, Kursk, sinks after a massive onboard explosion. Attempts to rescue the 118 men fail. It is thought that a torpedo failure caused the accident. Radiation levels are normal and the submarine had no nuclear weapons on board. Sources: U....
Learn about the 32 nuclear weapon accidents, known as "Broken Arrows," that have occurred since 1950. See the dates, locations, and details of each incident, from aircraft crashes to capsule losses.
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Jul 16, 2015 · A broken arrow is a military term for a nuclear weapon incident, such as a loss, theft or accidental detonation. Learn about the history and causes of some of the most famous broken arrows in the U.S. and Russia.
Jun 19, 2024 · One of his most beloved tracks, “Broken Arrows,” holds a deeper meaning that resonates with millions of listeners worldwide. Released in 2015 as part of his album “Stories,” this song encapsulates Avicii’s unique ability to blend uplifting melodies with introspective lyrics.
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May 6, 2022 · Broken Arrows: The accidents that could end the world. On January 23rd, just three days after John. F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural speech as the 35th President of the United States, one...
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