Point Mugu NAS - Point Mugu NAS

On May 9, 2000 at 12:00 AM, Point Mugu NAS - Point Mugu NAS experienced a crash involving Grumman E-2C Hawkeye, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near Point Mugu NAS California.

The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. Shortly after liftoff from Point Mugu NAS, the aircraft collided with a flock of pelicans. The crew attempted an emergency landing and the aircraft belly landed before coming to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 164354, MSN A147.