No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash near Whidbey Island (140433)

Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field), United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 17, 1969, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 140433) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field), United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances in the vicinity of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station or a nearby Seattle-area airport.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred involving an unidentified aircraft in the region surrounding Seattle, Washington. The incident took place near the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, though reports suggest the crash may have occurred at a different airfield within the same geographic area.

At the time of the impact, the aircraft was reportedly in its approach phase of flight. The specific details regarding the sequence of events leading to the loss of the aircraft remain unconfirmed due to the lack of available data regarding the exact circumstances of the descent.

Findings

  • The precise cause of the crash is currently unknown.
  • There is no information available regarding the fatalities or injuries resulting from this event.
  • The status and fate of the crew have not been determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Oct 1969 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field), United States of America?

An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances in the vicinity of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station or a nearby Seattle-area airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Oct 1969 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Oct 1969 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 140433, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field), United States of America.