On November 24, 1964, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 135610) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Cape Newenham, United States of America in flight. 12 people were killed. 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.
During a coastal patrol mission from Kodiak, the aircraft struck a mountain slope about 3 miles southeast of Cape Newenham. All 12 crew members were killed.
Incident Details
While conducting a coastal patrol mission out from Kodiak, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located about 3 miles southeast of Cape Newenham. The collision resulted in the death of all 12 crew members on board.
Crew
The crew members were:
Lt L. D. Wilson, pilot
LCDR R. H. Walker, copilot
Lt W. A. Dotson
Lt R. A. Myers, navigator
Lt D. M. Smith, navigator
ADR1 H. M. Ley, mechanic
ADR3 B. J. Crum, mechanic
AE3 T. S. Gould, mad operator
ATN2 Laugesen, technician
AXAN M. McDaniel, technician
AN J. L. Lyons, technician
AO2 H. Brantley, ordnance
No additional information about the cause of the accident was provided in the source material.
What happened in the 24 Nov 1964 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Cape Newenham, United States of America?
During a coastal patrol mission from Kodiak, the aircraft struck a mountain slope about 3 miles southeast of Cape Newenham. All 12 crew members were killed.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Nov 1964 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Nov 1964 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 135610, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Cape Newenham, United States of America.
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