Crash of a Lockheed P2V-2 Neptune in Quonset Point NAS: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
122454
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Jacksonville – Argentia
Location:
Quonset Point NAS
Rhode Island
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
En route from Jacksonville NAS to Argentia in Newfoundland, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and the captain decided to divert to Quonset Point NAS for a safe landing. But on final approach, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames few miles short of runway threshold. Three crew members were rescued while nine others were killed.

Crash of a Douglas A-20 Havoc at Argentia NAS

Date & Time: Oct 8, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
AL864
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Argentia NAS
Newfoundland & Labrador
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the pilot was forced to make an emergency near Argentia NAS. There were no casualties and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Boeing B-17B Flying Fortress at Argentia NAS

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
39-009
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2041
YOM:
1938
Location:
Argentia NAS
Newfoundland & Labrador
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Argentia NAS, the airplane suffered a technical failure. It went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. There were no injuries among the crew.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after the engine supercharger regulator failed during takeoff.
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