Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in Palm Springs

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1967 at 0712 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
N7436C
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
15-1502
YOM:
1945
Location:
Palm Springs
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
13000
Captain / Total hours on type:
600.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Palm Springs Airport, the right engine failed. The crew elected to make an emergency landing, reduced his altitude and was able to land in a prairie near the airport. While both occupants were uninjured, the airplane was considered as damaged beyond repair. Initially manufactured as a Lockheed PV-2D Harpoon for the US Navy, the airplane was later converted by Oakland Airmotive Corporation as an 'Oakland Centaurus' prototype.
Probable cause:
Failure of the piston n° 13 of the right engine, resulting in exhaust and intake valves remaining open.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon into the Pacific Ocean: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
N7266C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Bethel - Kodiak
MSN:
15-1191
YOM:
1944
Location:
Pacific Ocean
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
2640
Circumstances:
While on a flight from Bethel to Kodiak, the airplane disappeared in the North Pacific Ocean. SAR were conducted but no trace of the aircraft nor the pilot was ever found.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, it was not possible to determine the possible cause of the accident.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in Niassa Province

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
4611
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
15-1160
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mozambique
All Mozambique
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the Niassa Province. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in Niassa Province

Date & Time: May 12, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
4610
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
15-1408
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mozambique
All Mozambique
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing in the Niassa Province. There were no injuries but the aircraft was not repairable.

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in Phoenix: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1966 at 1504 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
N7258C
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Phoenix - Phoenix
MSN:
15-1103
YOM:
1944
Location:
Phoenix-Sky Harbor
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
7000
Captain / Total hours on type:
250.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Phoenix-Sky Harbor Airport. While cruising in the vicinity of the airfield, the pilot informed ATC about an engine fire and elected to return for an emergency landing when control was lost. The airplane crash in flames into a residential area located near the airport. The airplane and three houses were destroyed. Both pilots were killed while no one on the ground was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in Hayward: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1965 at 1624 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Micronesian Airlines
Registration:
N7671C
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
15-1120
YOM:
1944
Location:
Hayward
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
12000
Circumstances:
After being converted by Oakland Airmotive Centaurus for civil use, the aircraft was engaged in a delivery flight, carrying two passengers and one pilot. Shortly after takeoff from Hayward Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. The pilot and a passenger were killed while the second passenger was injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Improper maintenance, servicing and inspection on part of the maintenance personnel. Inadequate flight preparation on part of the pilot. It was reported that the modification done on the aircraft were not approved by FAA. The aircraft was improperly loaded at the time of the accident, which caused the stall. Errors made in modification work and loading resulted out of limits aft CofG n° 377 filed by FAA.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2D Harpoon in Beira

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
4604
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
15-1602
YOM:
1945
Location:
Beira
Sofala
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed upon landing at Beira Airport. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon off Hilo

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1964 at 0200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
N375TM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
15-1409
YOM:
1944
Location:
Hilo
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3000
Captain / Total hours on type:
80.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Hilo by night on a ferry flight, both engines stopped. The crew attempted to ditch the airplane few km off shore and was later rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Fuel starvation caused by the malfunction of the external auxiliary fuel system for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in São Salvador do Congo: 9 killed

Date & Time: Nov 8, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
4612
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luanda – São Salvador do Congo
MSN:
15-1179
YOM:
1944
Location:
M'Banza Congo
Zaire
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Crashed on approach to São Salvador do Congo (now M'Banza Kongo) while on a flight from Luanda. All nine occupants were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in Chimoio: 6 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
4617
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Chimoio – Beira
MSN:
15-1199
YOM:
1944
Location:
Chimoio
Manica
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Chimoio Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height, struck power cables and crashed near Vila Pery, northeast of the airfield. Six passengers were killed while seven other occupants were injured.
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