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Aircraft excursion during training flight at Sangley Point AFB (145900)

Sangley Point AFB (Manila), PhilippinesLanding (descent or approach)

On April 3, 1968, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 145900) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Sangley Point AFB (Manila), Philippines during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway during landing while the crew was practicing procedures for a simulated hydraulic malfunction. 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

A training flight involving a simulated hydraulic failure resulted in an aircraft veering off the runway and crashing at Sangley Point Air Force Base.

What happened

During a local training mission conducted at Sangley Point Air Force Base, the crew was performing maneuvers to simulate a loss of hydraulic pressure. While attempting to land the aircraft, the plane drifted from the runway centerline and exited the paved surface. The subsequent crash resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the excursion.

Findings

  • The flight was engaged in a training exercise involving simulated system failures.
  • The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
  • All five crew members successfully evacuated the wreckage without any reported injuries.
  • The primary factor leading to the accident was the simulated hydraulic failure which contributed to the loss of directional control on the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway during landing while the crew was practicing procedures for a simulated hydraulic malfunction.

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