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2017-11-22: Grumman C-2A Greyhound (162175) — United States Navy - USN — Philippines Sea, World

Philippines Sea, WorldLanding (descent or approach)

On November 22, 2017, a Grumman C-2A Greyhound (registration 162175) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Philippines Sea, World during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled and crashed following an engine failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781191644Data APIEditorial standards

A US Navy aircraft en route to the USS Ronald Reagan stalled and crashed in the Philippines Sea following an engine failure. Eight crew members were rescued; three were missing and later identified among the deceased. The wreckage was located at depth on 29 December 2017.

Accident Details

A US Navy aircraft was traveling from Iwakuni Airbase to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) cruising in the Philippines Sea on behalf of the 7th Fleet. While approaching the supercarrier, the aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea, apparently after an engine failure.

Rescue and Recovery

Eight crew members were rescued. Three others were reported missing two days after the accident. The wreckage was located on 29 December 2017 at a depth of 5,640 meters.

Victims

The accident resulted in the deaths of Lt Steven Combs, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment), Airman Matthew Chialastri, and Aviation Ordnance Airman Apprentice Bryan Grosso.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled and crashed following an engine failure.
Engine failure

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