Lockheed P-2 Neptune crash, Oct 9, 1953 (9 killed), Kefla...
Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident on October 9, 1953 near Keflavik Southern Peninsula, Iceland with 9 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during climb.
- Date: October 9, 1953
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Neptune
- Location: Keflavik Southern Peninsula, Iceland
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during climb
A US Navy Lockheed P2V Neptune of Patrol Squadron 18 went out of control shortly after taking off from NAS Keflavik, Iceland, and crashed into the sea about 80 km offshore. All nine crew were killed, and the aircraft was lost.