Lockheed P-2 Neptune crash, Sep 21, 1959 (6 killed), Salv...
Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident on September 21, 1959 near Salvador Bahia, Brazil with 6 fatalities.
- Date: September 21, 1959
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Neptune
- Location: Salvador Bahia, Brazil
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Brazilian Air Force Lockheed P 2 Neptune went out of control four minutes after takeoff from Salvador and crashed. All six crew members were killed. The aircraft was flying a search and rescue mission for a missing airplane. The cause is not known.