1 fatality

Aircraft Crash in Chincoteague Bay (169065)

Chincoteague, United States of AmericaFlight

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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data 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.