Lockheed P-2 Neptune crash, Jun 1, 1950 (9 killed), Quons...
Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident on June 1, 1950 near Quonset Point NAS Rhode Island, United States with 9 fatalities.
- Date: June 1, 1950
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Neptune
- Location: Quonset Point NAS Rhode Island, United States
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A US Navy Lockheed P2V-2 Neptune (BuNo 122454) of VP-3 was en route from Jacksonville toward Argentia, Newfoundland, when the crew encountered a problem and diverted to Quonset Point NAS, Rhode Island. On final approach the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames a few miles short of the runway threshold, killing nine of the twelve crew. Three crew members were rescued.