Grumman S-2 Tracker crash, Feb 6, 1962 (3 killed), Ischia...
Grumman S-2 Tracker accident on February 6, 1962 near Ischia Island Campania, Italy with 3 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure in flight, according to an...
- Date: February 6, 1962
- Aircraft: Grumman S-2 Tracker
- Location: Ischia Island Campania, Italy
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure in flight, according to an aircraft history page; no official report was found.
An Italian Air Force Grumman S 2 Tracker (MM148296, msn 735) on a training flight from Naples Capodichino lost an engine in flight, lost control and crashed into the sea about 32 km southwest of Ischia Island. Three of the four crew were killed and one was rescued.