Four-Engine Aircraft Crash into Bay of Placentia During Approach to Argentia NAS (141294)

Incident Overview and Route Details A four-engine aircraft was operating a flight from Patuxent River NAS to Argentia NAS when it crashed during its final approach. The accident occurred in the Bay of Placentia, approximately 1,000 feet short of the runway threshold at Argentia NAS. ## Crew Awareness and Impact The investigation source indicates that the crew did not realize the aircraft's altitude was insufficient during the approach. The aircraft impacted the water and was destroyed in the crash. ## Casualties and Damage The accident resulted in the deaths of eleven occupants. An additional 18 occupants were injured, with some sustaining serious injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed.