No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash near Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (140160)

Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field), United States of AmericaFlight

On January 3, 1969, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 140160) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field), United States of America in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 under undetermined circumstances in the vicinity of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, with the status of the crew currently unconfirmed.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the area surrounding the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. The specific details regarding the sequence of events leading to the impact remain unclear at this time. Following the crash, reports indicated that the fate of the crew members on board could not be immediately determined.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft are currently unknown. There is no information available regarding the specific flight phase or the mechanical state of the aircraft prior to the incident. Investigations into the crash site and the status of those on board are required to establish a clear timeline of the event.