Crash of a Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound in the Philippines Sea: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 22, 2017 at 1445 LT
Type of aircraft:
Grumman C-2A Greyhound
Operator:
Registration:
162175
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Iwakuni - USS Ronald Reagan
MSN:
55
Flight number:
Password 33
Location:
Philippines Sea
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The aircraft was on its way from Iwakuni Airbase to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) cruising in the Philippines Sea on behalf of the 7th Fleet. It is believed that while approaching the supercarrier, the airplane stalled and crashed in the sea, apparently following an engine failure. Eight crew members were rescued while three were still missing two days after the accident. The wreckage was localized on 29 December 2017 at a depth of 5,640 meteres.
Those killed were:
Lt Steven Combs, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment),
Airman Matthew Chialastri,
Aviation Ordnance Airman Apprentice Bryan Grosso.

Crash of a Grumman C-2A Greyhound at Cherry Point MCAS

Date & Time: Mar 12, 2003
Type of aircraft:
Grumman C-2A Greyhound
Operator:
Registration:
162153
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
33
Location:
Cherry Point MCAS (Cunningham Field)
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Cherry Point MCAS, the aircraft went out of control, lost its undercarriage and both wings and came to rest, bursting into flames. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Grumman C-2A Greyhound off Chania: 7 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1973 at 1148 LT
Type of aircraft:
Grumman C-2A Greyhound
Operator:
Registration:
152787
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
4
Location:
Chania
Crete / Κρήτη
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Chania-Souda Airport, en route to a US Navy ship cruising in the Mediterranean Sea, the airplane suffered a double engine failure and crashed into the sea about 8 km offshore. Three crew members were rescued while seven others were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the double engine failure could not be determined. However, the assumption of a fuel contaminated by water was not ruled out.

Crash of a Grumman C-2A Greyhound into the Mediterranean Sea: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Grumman C-2A Greyhound
Operator:
Registration:
155122
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Naples - USS Independence
MSN:
17
Location:
Mediterranean Sea
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane was completing a flight from Naples to the USS Independence cruising in the Mediterranean Sea. En route, the crew reported technical problems and later, the twin engine aircraft crashed into the sea. Eight people were rescued while both pilots were killed when the airplane sank six minutes after it was ditched.
Probable cause:
Unknown technical problems.

Crash of a Grumman C-2A Greyhound into the South China Sea: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Grumman C-2A Greyhound
Operator:
Registration:
152793
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cubi Point - Saigon
MSN:
10
Location:
South China Sea
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
En route from Cubi Point NAS to Saigon, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the South China Sea, killing all four crew members.

Crash of a Grumman C-2A Greyhound into the Gulf of Tonkin: 9 killed

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Grumman C-2A Greyhound
Operator:
Registration:
155120
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
USS Ranger - USS Ranger
MSN:
15
Location:
Gulf of Tonkin
All Vietnam
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Just after being catapulted from the USS Ranger (CVA-61), the airplane stalled and crashed into the Gulf of Tonkin, some 130 km northeast of Đà Nẵng. The aircraft was lost and all nine occupants have been killed.
Crew:
Lt Meril Olen McCoy,
Lt(jg) Anthony J. Piersanti,
P03 Clyde Chilton Owen,
AMS3 John Frank Szlapa.
Probable cause:
It is believed the loss of control may have been caused by the cargo that shifted at liftoff.

Crash of a Grumman C-2A-05-GR Greyhound into the Gulf of Tonkin: 26 killed

Date & Time: Oct 2, 1969 at 0710 LT
Type of aircraft:
Grumman C-2A Greyhound
Operator:
Registration:
152796
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Subi Point - USS Constellation
MSN:
13
Location:
Gulf of Tonkin
All Vietnam
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
26
Circumstances:
The Greyhound was completing a troop transfer from Subi Point, Philippines, to the USS Constellation aircraft carrier. While approaching the navy ship, the airplane went out of control, dove into the sea and disintegrated on impact. Quickly on the scene, about 15 km from the ship, rescuers found some debris floating on water and an oil slick. None of the 26 occupants survived the crash.
Crew:
Lt Herbert Hugh Dilger,
Lt Richard Allen Livingstone,
P03 Paul Kierstead Moser,
P03 Michael James Tye,
P03 Rayford Jerome Hill.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it is believed that the loss of control may have been caused by an engine failure. During investigations, structural problems were reported on the engine nacelles. The CofA of the Greyhound was suspended during the investigations.

Crash of a Grumman C-2A Greyhound off Cuttyhunk Island: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Grumman C-2A Greyhound
Operator:
Registration:
148147
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
01
Location:
Cuttyhunk Island
Massachusetts
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local test flight when control was lost. The airplane crashed in the sea off Cuttyhunk Island, killing all four crew members. First C-2A Greyhound in service.
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