An Absolutely Bonkers Story about K-74 (Patreon)

•1991 May 13 An Unauthorized launch sequence of a test missile began in port!  A Warrant Officer crewman attempted to disconnect the starting circuitry from inside the sub as the launcher was raised, outer door opened and locked.  The Warrant Officer was desperately  removing launch cards from the control cabinet.  The rocket motor ignited, and the exercise missile launched towards the base facilities.  Flying past warehouse depots and command buildings, the missile struck a power pole and broke apart across a parade ground killing a midshipman.

This and many more stories from the Cold War in the next Sub Brief.