US Navy Neptune crash during search and rescue mission

9 fatalities • Mt Granero, Italy • Flight

A US Navy P-3 Neptune crashed into Mt Granero during a search and rescue operation near the French border, resulting in nine fatalities.

What happened

While conducting a search and rescue mission in the Piedmont region, a US Navy Neptune struck the side of Mt Granero. The flight was part of an ongoing effort to locate another US Navy aircraft that had gone missing two days prior to this incident. During the operation, the aircraft collided with the 3,170-meter peak located near the border between Italy and France.

Findings

The crash resulted in a high number of casualties among those on board. Of the ten people on the aircraft, nine fatalities were recorded. Only one crew member was successfully rescued from the site following the impact.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-07-21 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Mt Granero, Italy?

A US Navy P-3 Neptune crashed into Mt Granero during a search and rescue operation near the French border, resulting in nine fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-07-21 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-07-21 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 140156, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Mt Granero, Italy.

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