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Aircraft ditching 769 km west of Guam Island (140964)

Pacific Ocean, WorldFlight

On March 1, 1969, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 140964) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Pacific Ocean, World in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An unexpected in-flight situation forced the crew to perform an emergency ditching. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft was forced to perform an emergency ditching in the ocean approximately 769 km west of Guam Island, resulting in the loss of the vessel.

What happened

While performing an en route flight, the crew encountered unforeseen circumstances that necessitated an emergency water landing. The aircraft ditched in the ocean at a location situated 769 km to the west of Guam Island.

Following the ditching, the crew of the vessel SS President Cleveland arrived at the site of the incident. The responders were able to successfully evacuate all occupants from the aircraft before it disappeared beneath the surface.

Findings

  • The aircraft subsequently sank and is considered lost.
  • The primary driver of the emergency was an unexpected situation encountered during the flight phase.

Probable cause

An unexpected in-flight situation forced the crew to perform an emergency ditching.

Related events

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