Lockheed P-2 Harpoon crash, Sep 9, 1955, Fiumefreddo Sicily
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon accident on September 9, 1955 near Fiumefreddo Sicily, Italy with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure.
- Date: September 9, 1955
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
- Location: Fiumefreddo Sicily, Italy
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure
The Italian Air Force Lockheed P2V Harpoon departed Catania-Fontanarossa Airport on a maritime patrol. An engine failed en route and the crew ditched the aircraft off Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. All three crew members were rescued, but the aircraft sank and was lost.