Loss of Neptune aircraft over Shandong Province

14 fatalities • Shandong, China • Flight

A Neptune aircraft was destroyed by a missile strike during a low-altitude flight in China, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a mission involving low-level penetration maneuvers, a Neptune aircraft was operating within the airspace of the Shandong province in China. While performing at a low altitude, the aircraft was struck by an SA-2 Guideline missile. The impact caused the plane to become uncontrollable, leading to a crash into a prairie area.

There were no survivors of the accident. The crash resulted in 14 fatalities among the occupants on board.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the destruction of the aircraft was the direct result of being shot down by surface-to-air missile fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed by an SA-2 Guideline missile strike.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1961-11-06 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Shandong, China?

A Neptune aircraft was destroyed by a missile strike during a low-altitude flight in China, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1961-11-06 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 14 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1961-11-06 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 54-4039, operated by Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan), at Shandong, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was destroyed by an SA-2 Guideline missile strike.

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