Lockheed P-2 Neptune crash, Oct 10, 1953, Kenitra Gharb-C...
Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident on October 10, 1953 near Kenitra Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen, Morocco with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure..
- Date: October 10, 1953
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Neptune
- Location: Kenitra Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen, Morocco
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure.
A US Navy Lockheed P 2V Neptune lost an engine shortly after takeoff from Port Lyautey on 10 October 1953. The crew ditched the aircraft offshore and were quickly rescued, and the aircraft sank and was lost.