Incident Overview
Date: Friday 5 April 1968
Aircraft Type: Lockheed P-3A Orion
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 151350
Location: 320 km E off Okinawa [China Sea] –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Aircraft structure and control systems.Aircraft structure and control systems.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during flight, resulting in the complete destruction of the aircraft and subsequent sinking of multiple components into the South China Sea. Four crew members survived.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during flight, resulting in the complete destruction of the aircraft and subsequent sinking of multiple components into the South China Sea. Four crew members survived.
Description
The aircraft contacted the water of the China Sea and broke in three pieces on impact. The wreckage sank to a depth of 1600 metres. Four crew members survived the accident.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight.Mechanical failure during flight.Share on:
