Crash of a Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune in Kodiak: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
135559
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Kodiak - Kodiak
MSN:
726-7016
Location:
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While approaching Kodiak Airport following a maritime patrol flight over the North Pacific, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility. The airplane struck the north face of the Mt Old Womens located few miles short of runway. Five crew members were rescued while seven others were killed.
Those killed were:
Lt William M. Carter,
John Anthony Cole,
Lt Paul W. Dannell,
Russel S. Feldmann,
Merlin J. Haas,
Lt Richard T. Healy,
Charles A. Treat.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-7S Neptune off Alameda NAS

Date & Time: Jan 7, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
140966
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Alameda - Alameda
MSN:
726-7068
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Alameda NAS, the port auxiliary jet engine caught fire. The crew attempted to return but the airplane became uncontrollable and crashed into the San Francisco Bay. The crew was rescued while the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
Engine fire after takeoff.

Crash of a Martin P5M-2 Marlin into the Pacific Ocean: 13 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
127712
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Pacific Ocean some 350 miles southwest of San Diego while conducting a maritime patrol flight. Few debris were found floating on water and all 13 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas LC-47H on Davis Glacier

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1962
Operator:
Registration:
50777
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
14933/26378
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The ski-equipped LC-47 was making a jet assisted takeoff when a JATO canister was released accidentally before it stopped firing, hitting the aircraft's propeller. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Douglas C-117D Skytrain in Sentinel Ridge

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
17188
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
43384
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Sentinel Ridge Polar Station, one of the ski collapsed on landing. The aircraft went out of control and came to rest, damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
A ski was sheared off on landing.

Crash of a Lockheed P-2H Neptune off Johnston Atoll

Date & Time: Nov 1, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
140158
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Johnston - Johnston
MSN:
726-7061
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to the Johnston Atoll Airport following a maritime patrol mission when, on final approach, an engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed onto a reef located 1,1 mile short of runway threshold. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on final approach.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-5FE Neptune in Los Alamitos AAF: 9 killed

Date & Time: Sep 12, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Los Alamitos - Los Alamitos
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 22 at Los Alamitos AAF, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed in the suburb of Seal Beach, about 3,5 miles southwest of the airport. All nine crew members were killed while there were no casualties on the ground.

Crash of a Lockheed WV-2 Super Constellation at Patuxent River NAS: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 9, 1962
Operator:
Registration:
141324
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Corpus Christi - Patuxent
MSN:
4448
YOM:
1956
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On approach to Patuxent River NAS, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy rain falls. In low visibility, the aircraft was too low and struck the ground before coming to rest in flames few hundred yards short of runway threshold. Five occupants were killed while 14 others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Martin P5M-2 Marlin in Philippines: 12 killed

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
135478
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
While on a patrol flight over the Philippines, the seaplane struck the slope of a mountain and was completely destroyed. All 12 crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed the accident was the consequence of a navigation error.

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune at Glynco NAS: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Jacksonville - Glynco
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training mission from Jacksonville, Florida. While flying in the vicinity of the Glynco NAS (now Brunswick), the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in a field. Six crew members were killed while four others were injured.