Lockheed P-3 Orion crash, Jun 3, 1969, Adak Alaska

Lockheed P-3 Orion accident on June 3, 1969 near Adak Alaska, United States with no fatalities.

A US Navy Lockheed P 3 Orion aborted its takeoff at Adak after a smoke hatch opened. It veered off the runway, struck an obstacle, lost its right wing and burned on an embankment. All eight crew escaped with minor injuries.

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