Lockheed P-2 Neptune crash, Oct 8, 1952, Luqa
Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident on October 8, 1952 near Luqa, Malta with no fatalities. Cause: Undercarriage collapse on landing.
- Date: October 8, 1952
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Neptune
- Location: Luqa, Malta
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Undercarriage collapse on landing
A US Navy P2V Neptune (VP-5, temporarily based at Luqa) landed with its undercarriage collapsed and slid along the runway. The aircraft came to rest in flames, but all crew evacuated the cabin uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.