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March 14, 1961-Near Yuba City, Ca. Cabin pressurization failed causing descent with increased fuel consumption leading to fuel exhaustion before rendezvous with tanker. Aircraft was then abandoned by crew. Was engaged on airborne alert duty.
All eight survived, at least 4 ejected, two survivors taken to Fremont Hospital, Yuba City, three helicoptered to Beale AFB hospital, two suffered broken legs.