Lockheed P-3 Orion crash, Jul 4, 1966 (4 killed), Battle...
Lockheed P-3 Orion accident on July 4, 1966 near Battle Creek Michigan, United States with 4 fatalities.
- Date: July 4, 1966
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-3 Orion
- Location: Battle Creek Michigan, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
The Navy Orion left Floyd Bennett Field for Moffett Field with a stop at Glenview. While cruising at 22,000 feet it entered a spin, came out of the cloud layer in a steep dive and struck the ground near Battle Creek, Michigan. All four crew were killed. The investigation found no in flight fire and no major structural failure, and the cause was never determined.