Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 17 November 1964
Aircraft Type: Lockheed P-3A Orion
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 151362
Location: 6,5 km off Argentia-NAS, NL (NWP) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces and Flight Control SystemAircraft Control Surfaces and Flight Control System
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a loss of control during a Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) to Argentia NAS. The aircraft impacted the water of Placentia Bay.A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a loss of control during a Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) to Argentia NAS. The aircraft impacted the water of Placentia Bay.
Description
Crashed into the water of Placentia Bay during a Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) to Argentia NAS.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Loss of control during a GCA due to adverse weather conditions and pilot error.Loss of control during a GCA due to adverse weather conditions and pilot error.Share on:
