North Island - North Island
Flight / Schedule
North Island - North Island
Aircraft
Lockheed P-2 NeptuneRegistration
147953
MSN
726-7203
Operator
United States Navy - USNDate
May 18, 1966 at 02:30 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
North Island-Halsey Field NAS (San Diego) California
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On May 18, 1966 at 02:30 PM, North Island - North Island experienced a crash involving Lockheed P-2 Neptune, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near North Island-Halsey Field NAS (San Diego) California.
The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
7 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. The crew was returning to North Island-Halsey Field NAS following a maritime patrol flight. On final approach, an engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed into the sea about four miles short of runway 36. All seven crew members were rescued while the airplane was lost.
Aircraft reference details include registration 147953, MSN 726-7203.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was returning to North Island-Halsey Field NAS following a maritime patrol flight. On final approach, an engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed into the sea about four miles short of runway 36. All seven crew members were rescued while the airplane was lost.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
7
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
7
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 7
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
North Island - North Island
Operator
United States Navy - USNFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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