Crash of a Lockheed P2V-3W Neptune into the Japan Sea: 10 killed

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
124283
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Japan Sea
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While performing a maritime patrol flight over the Japan Sea, the aircraft was shot down by several Soviet Lavochkin La-11 and crashed into the sea. All 10 crew members were killed. According to US Authorities, the aircraft was flying over the international waters when it was shot down. On their side, Soviet Authorities reported the aircraft was flying illegally over Vladivostok, was shot down and crashed about 30 km off the city.
Probable cause:
Shot down by Soviet Lavochkin La-11.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-3 Neptune off Block Island: 7 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
122978
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Quonset Point - Quonset Point
Location:
Block Island
Rhode Island
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a training flight consisting of an aerial attack of a submarine off Long Island. One hour after his departure from Quonset Point NAS, the pilot encountered problems and lost control of the aircraft that crashed into the sea about 30 miles east of the Montauk Point lighthouse, Long Island. All seven crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Jerome J. Rossillion,
Lt Herschell B. Thorpe,
Charles G. Chapman,
Charles L. Cook,
Ralph R. Maxfield,
Frank M. Roeder Jr.,
Kenneth G. Peterson.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the loss of control was caused by the explosion of an engine in flight.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-2 Neptune in Kodiak: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
124253
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kodiak - Kodiak
Location:
Kodiak
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Kodiak NAS, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest into a ditch. A crew member was killed and seven others were injured.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-2 Neptune in Fleming Island: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
122453
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Fleming Island
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew declared an emergency after an in flight fire. The aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames in a wooded area located in Fleming Island. Two crew members were seriously injured while seven others were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-2 Neptune in Kodiak

Date & Time: May 19, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
39351
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kodiak - Kodiak
MSN:
126-1051
YOM:
1947
Location:
Kodiak
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to Kodiak Airport following a training sortie. After touchdown, the airplane encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance, overran and went into a drainage ditch. All four crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-4 Neptune off Naha: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
124227
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Naha - Naha
Location:
Naha
Okinawa
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Naha Airport runway 36, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked right and crashed into the sea about one km north of the airfield. Eleven crew members were seriously injured while two others were killed. It appears that the pilot in command lost control of the aircraft when the right engine failed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine shortly after rotation.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-3W Neptune on Mt McCreight: 11 killed

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
124357
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Whidbey Island - Whidbey Island
Location:
Mt McCreight (Vancouver Island)
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
While flying in marginal weather conditions at an altitude of about 4,000 feet, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt McCreight and was destroyed. SAR operations were quickly conducted but eventually suspended after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found. The wreckage was eventually spotted by walkers on October 21, 1951 in a dense wooded area located on the Vancouver Island. All 11 crew members were killed. They were performing a training mission from the Whidbey Island NAS, Washington.
Crew (VP-931):
Lt Lalonde M. Pinne, pilot 10.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-2 Neptune off Barbers Point NAS: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
39340
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Barbers Point - Barbers Point
MSN:
126-1040
YOM:
1947
Location:
Barbers Point NAS
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While completing a local training sortie from Barbers Point NAS, the aircraft went out of control and crashed into the ocean few miles off shore. It was reported that the loss of control occurred when the right wing failed in flight for unknown reasons. All five crew members were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-3 Neptune off Paeng Nylong-do

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
122940
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
326-1115
Location:
Paeng Nylong-do
South Pyongan (평안남도)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in an aerial attack on several enemy vessels based off Chinnampo, North Korea. During the attack, the aircraft was hit by enemy antiaircraft fire (20 mm) and the right engine caught fire. The captain decided to leave the area and flew west to the Yellow Sea where he completed an emergency landing about 10 km off Paeng Nylong-do. The aircraft was lost but all nine crew members were rescued by the crew of the Royal Navy Ship HMS Kenya.
Crew:
Cpt William F. Goodman 8.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-2 Neptune in Quonset Point NAS: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
122454
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Jacksonville – Argentia
Location:
Quonset Point NAS
Rhode Island
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
En route from Jacksonville NAS to Argentia in Newfoundland, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and the captain decided to divert to Quonset Point NAS for a safe landing. But on final approach, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames few miles short of runway threshold. Three crew members were rescued while nine others were killed.
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