Grumman C-1A Trader crash, Nov 15, 1968 (3 killed), Chani...
Grumman C-1A Trader accident on November 15, 1968 near Chania Crete, Greece with 3 fatalities.
- Date: November 15, 1968
- Aircraft: Grumman C-1A Trader
- Location: Chania Crete, Greece
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
A US Navy Grumman C1A Trader (BuNo 136764) was making a short flight from Chania, Crete, to the carrier USS Wasp operating offshore. While climbing after takeoff from Souda Bay, it struck a mountain slope south of Chania at about 2,048 meters. All three crew were killed.