On December 7, 1955, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 124899) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Kauai Island, United States of America in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a loss of control during a low-altitude training maneuver. 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.
An aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean during a joint training operation with a submarine, resulting in seven fatalities.
What happened
During a coordinated training mission involving a submarine, an aircraft experienced a total loss of control while flying at a low altitude. The incident occurred in the waters situated to the west of Kauai Island. Following the loss of control, the plane impacted the ocean surface.
Search and rescue operations following the impact were able to locate and recover three crew members. However, the accident resulted in the deaths of seven other individuals on board.
Findings
The aircraft was operating as part of a combined maritime and aerial exercise.
The loss of control occurred while the aircraft was at a low altitude.
The crash took place in the ocean west of Kauai.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced a loss of control during a low-altitude training maneuver.
What happened in the 7 Dec 1955 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Kauai Island, United States of America?
An aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean during a joint training operation with a submarine, resulting in seven fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Dec 1955 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Dec 1955 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 124899, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Kauai Island, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft experienced a loss of control during a low-altitude training maneuver.
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