146046
Flight / Schedule
146046
Aircraft
Grumman C-1A TraderRegistration
146046
MSN
76
Year of Manufacture
1958
Operator
United States Navy - USNDate
August 15, 1980 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
San Clemente Island NAS California
Region
North America • United States of America
Narrative Report
On August 15, 1980 at 12:00 AM, 146046 experienced a crash involving Grumman C-1A Trader, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near San Clemente Island NAS 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.
4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 4, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The twin engine airplane was returning to San Clemente Island-Naval Auxiliary Landing Field following a routine maritime patrol flight when it crashed into the sea in unknown circumstances, few miles offshore. All four crew members were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 146046, MSN 76, year of manufacture 1958.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
4
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine airplane was returning to San Clemente Island-Naval Auxiliary Landing Field following a routine maritime patrol flight when it crashed into the sea in unknown circumstances, few miles offshore. All four crew members were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
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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