Lockheed P-2 Harpoon crash, Sep 7, 1965 (2 killed), Haywa...
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon accident on September 7, 1965 near Hayward California, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Improper maintenance, servicing and...
- Date: September 7, 1965
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
- Location: Hayward California, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Improper maintenance, servicing and inspection, improper loading and inadequate flight preparation, as cited in the investigation report.
A converted Lockheed Harpoon patrol aircraft, now prepared for civil use, was on a delivery flight with a pilot and two passengers. Shortly after takeoff from Hayward Airport it stalled in the initial climb and crashed in flames. The pilot and one passenger were killed and the second passenger was injured.