Lockheed P-2 Harpoon crash, Jan 14, 1947 (5 killed), Mira...
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon accident on January 14, 1947 near Miramar NAS (San Diego) California, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: Engine fire.
- Date: January 14, 1947
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
- Location: Miramar NAS (San Diego) California, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine fire
During a maritime patrol the crew reported an engine fire and returned toward Miramar for an emergency landing. On final approach at about 200 feet the aircraft went out of control and crashed about one mile short of the runway, killing five crew members.