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Aircraft Crash in Chincoteague Bay (169065)

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On March 30, 2022, a Grumman E-2C Hawkeye (registration 169065) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Chincoteague, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in Chincoteague Bay, off Wallops Island, during a local mission from Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS. The pilot was killed, and two crew members were rescued.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft crashed in Chincoteague Bay, off Wallops Island, during a local mission. The aircraft came to rest partially submerged in shallow waters. The circumstances of the crash are unknown. The aircraft departed from Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS. The pilot, Lt Hyrum Hanlon, was killed in the crash. Two crew members were rescued. The aircraft type, registration, date, operator, and location are not specified in the source. The cause of the crash is unknown. The aircraft was partially submerged in shallow waters. The crash occurred in Chincoteague Bay, off Wallops Island. The aircraft departed from Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS. The pilot was killed, and two crew members were rescued. The circumstances of the crash are unknown. The aircraft type, registration, date, operator, and location are not specified in the source. The cause of the crash is unknown.

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What happened in the 30 Mar 2022 Grumman E-2C Hawkeye accident near Chincoteague, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed in Chincoteague Bay, off Wallops Island, during a local mission from Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS. The pilot was killed, and two crew members were rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Mar 2022 Grumman E-2C Hawkeye accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Mar 2022 involved a Grumman E-2C Hawkeye, registration 169065, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Chincoteague, United States of America.

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