Lockheed P-2 Neptune crash, Dec 26, 1951 (2 killed), Japa...
Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident on December 26, 1951 near Japan Sea, World with 2 fatalities.
- Date: December 26, 1951
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Neptune
- Location: Japan Sea, World
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
A US Navy Lockheed P 2V Neptune attached to USS Essex was on a night maritime patrol over the Sea of Japan when a propeller came off an engine. The crew ditched about 165 km east of the North Korean coast and the aircraft sank. Five crew were rescued and two were killed.