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1953-12-17: Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer (59716) — United States Navy - USN — Agrihan Island, Northern Mariana Islands

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An aircraft disappeared after crashing into the ocean during a typhoon near Agrihan Island, leaving no trace of the plane or its occupants.

What happened

During a period of severe weather caused by typhoon Doris, an aircraft with registration VW-3 was operating at a low altitude. While navigating through the storm, the aircraft went down in the ocean in the vicinity of Agrihan Island.

The exact nature of the crash remains undetermined due to the lack of physical evidence. Following the incident, search efforts were unable to locate any wreckage or debris from the aircraft type. Furthermore, there was no trace found of the crew on board at the time of the disappearance.

Findings

  • The flight was occurring during a period of intense meteorological activity involving typhoon Doris.
  • The aircraft was positioned at a low altitude when it impacted the water.
  • No wreckage or survivors were recovered from the site near Agrihan Island.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed into the ocean while flying at low altitude during typhoon Doris, though the specific cause remains unknown due to the lack of wreckage.

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