Lockheed P-2 Neptune crash, Jan 23, 1965 (2 killed), Valk...
Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident on January 23, 1965 near Valkenburg AFB (Leiden) South Holland, Netherlands with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control...
- Date: January 23, 1965
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Neptune
- Location: Valkenburg AFB (Leiden) South Holland, Netherlands
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of control during the initial climb due to the intoxication of the two men, as stated in the official account. Later accounts dispute this.
Two mechanics without flying experience took a Neptune from the apron at Valkenburg at night and took off. The aircraft went out of control during the initial climb and crashed into the sea off Katwijk, killing both men aboard.