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Keflavik Takeoff Accident: Aircraft Crashes into Sea (124901)

Keflavik, IcelandTakeoff (climb)

On October 9, 1953, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 124901) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Keflavik, Iceland during takeoff. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the loss of control was caused by an engine failure during climb. 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

An aircraft crashed into the sea 80 km off the coast shortly after takeoff from Keflavik, killing all nine crew members. The official investigation attributed the loss of control to an engine failure during climb.

Incident Overview A few minutes after departing Keflavik on a flight bound for the east coast of the United States, the aircraft lost control and crashed into the sea approximately 80 kilometers offshore. The accident resulted in the deaths of all nine crew members on board. No passenger count or specific aircraft details were provided in the source material. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the loss of control was caused by an engine failure during the climb phase of the flight. This finding was cited as the probable cause of the accident. The source did not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident.

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