Charles A. Beasley

Preferred Name: Chuck
Date of Birth: August 24, 1934
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-4 – Major
Biography

Major Chuck Beasley, a TX ANG pilot with the 182nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron played an important role in an emergency landing of a crippled commercial jetliner with 98 passengers. The jet had blown a tire when taking off from San Francisco and headed for Kellly AFB’s long 12,000-foot runway.

Beasley flew his F-102 beneath the transport to make a visual determination that a wheels-up landing could be attempted.

Source: Air Reservist Magazine, Dec 1967/Jan1968

Pilot Information

Units Assigned

  • 182nd Tactical Fighter Squadron/149th Tactical Fighter Group, TXANG (F-100 D/F)

Awards & Decorations

Flight Info

F-100

Military & Civilian Education