Lockheed P-2 Neptune crash, Feb 4, 1959 (8 killed), Richm...
Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident on February 4, 1959 near Richmond AFB New South Wales, Australia with 8 fatalities.
- Date: February 4, 1959
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Neptune
- Location: Richmond AFB New South Wales, Australia
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A RAAF Neptune on a local training flight from Richmond developed an engine nacelle fire and the crew turned back for an emergency landing. The wing failed, the aircraft struck the Hawkesbury River bank near Richmond and exploded, killing all eight crew. It was the only aircraft of its type lost in RAAF service.