Incident Overview
Date: Monday 13 March 1967
Aircraft Type: Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune
Owner/operator: Aronavale
Registration Number: 147565
Location: 40 km off Cap Finisterre –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a stormy sea landing. The aircraft was severely damaged, and the pilot was unable to regain control, resulting in a loss of life.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a stormy sea landing. The aircraft was severely damaged, and the pilot was unable to regain control, resulting in a loss of life.
Description
Crashed in sea.
Source of Information
http://memorial-aen.fr/detail.php?&id=1677http://memorial-aen.fr/detail.php?&id=1677Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, including high winds and turbulent seas, likely contributed to the loss of control.Severe weather conditions, including high winds and turbulent seas, likely contributed to the loss of control.Share on:
