Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation crash, Apr 15, 1969 (31 killed)
Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation accident on April 15, 1969 near Japan Sea, World with 31 fatalities. Cause: Shot down by North Korean MiG 17 fighters.
- Date: April 15, 1969
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation
- Location: Japan Sea, World
- Fatalities: 31
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Shot down by North Korean MiG 17 fighters
A US Navy Lockheed EC 121M on a maritime reconnaissance patrol over the Sea of Japan was shot down by North Korean MiG fighters. It crashed into the sea off Chongjin and none of the 31 aboard survived.