6 fatalities

Training Sortie Crash at NAS Brunswick (124255)

Brunswick, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 14, 1952, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 124255) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Brunswick, United States of America during landing or approach. 6 people were 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During a local training sortie at NAS Brunswick, an aircraft with one engine inoperative stalled on final approach and crashed in a wooded area, killing six crew members.

Incident Overview and Context The accident occurred while the crew was completing a local training sortie at NAS Brunswick. The event took place during a final approach phase of the flight, which was part of a specific training program that involved operating the aircraft with one engine inoperative. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Loss of Control and Crash Sequence During the final approach, the pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed into a wooded area. The impact resulted in the aircraft catching fire, and the crash occurred in flames. ## Casualties and Rescue Efforts The incident resulted in significant casualties among the crew. Six crew members were killed in the crash. In contrast, four crew members were successfully rescued. The source does not provide further details on the identities of the crew members or the specific circumstances of the rescue operations.