Lockheed P-2 Neptune crash, Feb 4, 1970 (12 killed), Lori...
Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident on February 4, 1970 near Lorient-Lann-Bihoué NAS Morbihan, France with 12 fatalities.
- Date: February 4, 1970
- Aircraft: Lockheed P-2 Neptune
- Location: Lorient-Lann-Bihoué NAS Morbihan, France
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A French Navy Neptune of Escadrille 25F was flying a night tactical exercise when it took off from Lorient Lann Bihoue in poor weather. Shortly after takeoff it turned left, plunged and struck a small hill about 3 km from the airfield, killing all 12 crew on board.