Crash of a Lockheed SP-2E Neptune into the South China Sea: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 8, 1964 at 0243 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
131513
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Iwakuni - Iwakuni
MSN:
426-5394
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew departed Iwakuni for a maritime patrol flight over the South China Sea. While cruising by night, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea about 120 km east of the Vietnam coast. Eight crew members were rescued while five others were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed WC-121N Super Constellation at Roosevelt Roads NAS

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1964
Operator:
Registration:
137891
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4378
YOM:
1956
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
4353
Circumstances:
Upon initial penetration of a storm eye (Hurricane Cleo) , the port wing tip fuel tank and portion of wing were torn away by extreme updraft turbulence. While trying to exit the storm, the starboard tip tank and larger portion of wing were torn away by extreme down draft turbulence. An emergency landing was made at NAS Roosevelt Roads located in Ceiba. All 23 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
In-flight structural failure caused by severe turbulences.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-7S Neptune Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
145922
Flight Type:
MSN:
726-7194
YOM:
1958
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered an accident at Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS. The occupant's fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas R4D-1 on Antisana Volcano: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1964 at 0830 LT
Operator:
Registration:
17105
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Guayaquil - Putamayo River
MSN:
11918
YOM:
1943
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 14,000 feet, the airplane crashed in flames on the slope of the Antisana Volcano. One of the pilot was killed while all other occupants were injured. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire. The crew was completing a flight to the Putamayo River on behalf of the US Government in Ecuador.

Crash of a Lockheed P-2E Neptune off Rota NAS: 10 killed

Date & Time: May 11, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
131481
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Rota - Rota
MSN:
426-5362
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a maritime patrol flight out from Rota NAS when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the Atlantic Ocean some 40 km off the NAS. All 10 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft SNB-2C Navigator near Mt Whitney: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 31, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
29581
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a liaison flight, weather conditions worsened. In a limited visibility due to snow falls, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 7 miles southwest of Mt Whitney. All four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas R5D-3 in Calverton: 6 killed

Date & Time: Feb 6, 1964 at 1955 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kirtland – Calverton
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft was performing a flight from Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, carrying eight crew members and aircraft equipment. On final approach to Calverton-Peconic River Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with rain showers and cross winds. By night, the airplane struck trees and crashed in flames in a wooded area located about a mile short of runway. Two crew members were seriously injured while six others were killed.
Those killed were:
Cpt Kyle Morris,
Cdr Robert Baker,
Lt Allen Able,
LT Ralph Stevens,
N. R. Seitz,
R. W. Caldwell.

Crash of a Lockheed EC-121K Super Constellation in Gander

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1963
Operator:
Registration:
141329
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Gander - Gander
MSN:
4453
YOM:
1956
Country:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
8444
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight consisting of touch and go manoeuvres. After touchdown, the four engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest, broken in two and with its left wing sheared off. All seven crew members were evacuated safely.

Crash of a Douglas R4D-8 in Millington

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1963 at 2040 LT
Operator:
Registration:
17158
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Saint Louis – Millington
MSN:
43368
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
30
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The approach to Millington was completed by night and in poor weather conditions. On final, the pilot declared an emergency as an engine failed. As the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway, the crew elected to make a go around. A second attempt to land was completed in thunderstorm activity when the airplane stalled, hit a pecan tree and crashed in Hill Street, just near some houses. On ground, it lost its right wing and came to rest in flames. All 33 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on final.

Crash of a Lockheed P-3A-10-LO Orion into the Atlantic Ocean: 14 killed

Date & Time: Jan 30, 1963 at 0200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
149672
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Patuxent River - Patuxent River
MSN:
5013
YOM:
1962
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
The crew departed Patuxent River NAS on a night exercise with a US Marine Ship. While cruising at an altitude of 500 feet, the airplane nosed down and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, some 231 miles east of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Few debris and the dead body of the captain were found floating on water. No trace of the rest of the crew was found.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidence, it was not possible to determine the exact cause of the accident. Nevertheless, altimeters oscillations could occur in flight and may ba a contributing factor.