Crash of a Lockheed RB-69A Neptune in Shandong: 14 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 6, 1961
Operator:
Registration:
54-4039
Survivors:
No
MSN:
726-7099
Crew on board:
14
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
The Neptune was conducting a low level penetration flight over the Chinese province of Shandong when it was shot down by an SA-2 Guideline missile. Out of control, it crashed in a prairie, killing all 14 occupants.
Probable cause:
Shot down.
