Crash of a Grumman E-2C Hawkeye in Wallops Island
Date & Time:
Aug 31, 2020 at 1550 LT
Operator:
Registration:
166503
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Norfolk-Chambers Field - Norfolk-Chambers Field
MSN:
AA3
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft, assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 120 Fleet Replacement Squadron, departed Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS on a training flight. In the afternoon, the crew encountered an unexpected situation, abandoned the aircraft and bailed out. Out of control, the aircraft entered a dive and crashed in a field located near Wallops Island. All four occupants parachuted to safety while the aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire.
