Grumman C-1A Trader crash, Jan 16, 1968 (3 killed), South...
Grumman C-1A Trader accident on January 16, 1968 near South China Sea, World with 3 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft veered on the damp flight deck...
- Date: January 16, 1968
- Aircraft: Grumman C-1A Trader
- Location: South China Sea, World
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The aircraft veered on the damp flight deck while taxiing into takeoff position and went over the side.
A Navy transport aircraft was lost after its catapult launch from the carrier USS Kitty Hawk and crashed into the South China Sea. Seven passengers were rescued by a nearby helicopter, while the three crew members were killed.