Incident Overview
Date: Friday 3 January 1969
Aircraft Type: Lockheed P-2H Neptune
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 140160
Location: Whidbey Island-NAS, WA (NUW) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident

A serious aviation incident occurred at or near NAS Whidbey Island, WA, on January 3, 1969. The aircraft involved suffered a catastrophic failure, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A serious aviation incident occurred at or near NAS Whidbey Island, WA, on January 3, 1969. The aircraft involved suffered a catastrophic failure, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed at or near NAS Whidbey Island, WA on or by January 3, 1969.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure.Share on: