Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 20 February 1958
Aircraft Type: Lockheed WV-2 Super Constellation
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 141310
Location: 176 km W off Ilha do Corvo, Azores –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 22 / Occupants: 22
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft disappeared between checkpoints Mahogany and Pendulum during a routine barrier flight. No communication was received.A Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft disappeared between checkpoints Mahogany and Pendulum during a routine barrier flight. No communication was received.
Description
Disappeared between checkpoints Mahogany and Pendulum during routine barrier flight.
Source of Information
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Weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility, are suspected to be the primary cause.Weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility, are suspected to be the primary cause.Share on:
