Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation crash, Aug 23, 1964, R...
Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation accident on August 23, 1964 near Roosevelt Roads NAS (Ceiba), Puerto Rico with no fatalities. Cause: In flight...
- Date: August 23, 1964
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation
- Location: Roosevelt Roads NAS (Ceiba), Puerto Rico
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: In flight structural failure caused by severe turbulence
While penetrating the eye of Hurricane Cleo, the aircraft was hit by extreme updraft turbulence that tore away its port wing tip fuel tank and part of the wing. Downdraft turbulence on the way out removed the starboard tip tank and a larger section of wing. The crew made an emergency landing at NAS Roosevelt Roads and all 23 occupants got out safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.