Engine Failure During Flight from Minneapolis-St Paul to Willow Grove

No fatalities • Lock Haven, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an engine failure while traveling between Minneapolis-St Paul Airport and Willow Grove NAS, resulting in a post-crash fire with no fatalities.

What happened

While operating a flight from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport toward Willow Grove NAS, the aircraft experienced a loss of power due to an engine failure. Following the mechanical malfunction, air traffic control authorized the crew to divert the flight to Lock Haven for an emergency landing.

During the diversion, the aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain undetermined. The impact resulted in the plane catching fire, and the wreckage was subsequently destroyed by flames. Despite the severity of the post-crash fire, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the primary factor leading to the incident was an engine failure during flight.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a failure of one of the engines while the aircraft was in flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-07-14 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Lock Haven, United States of America?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure while traveling between Minneapolis-St Paul Airport and Willow Grove NAS, resulting in a post-crash fire with no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-07-14 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-07-14 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 128414, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Lock Haven, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by a failure of one of the engines while the aircraft was in flight.

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