5 fatalities

1973-03-15: Lockheed P-3 Orion (152749) — United States Navy - USN — Brunswick, United States of America

Brunswick, United States of AmericaFlight

On March 15, 1973, a Lockheed P-3 Orion (registration 152749) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Brunswick, United States of America in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident could not be determined. 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 1781232940Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight departing from Brunswick NAS crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the loss of all five crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission originating from Brunswick NAS, an aircraft went down in the Atlantic Ocean. The incident occurred approximately 40 miles away from the coast. Following the impact, the debris and wreckage descended to a depth estimated between 300 and 600 feet below the ocean surface.

There were five fatalities among the crew members on board at the time of the accident. No survivors were reported from the flight.

Findings

Investigations into the crash concluded that the specific circumstances surrounding the descent into the ocean remained undetermined.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident could not be determined.