Lockheed P-3 Orion crash, Dec 5, 1971 (1 killed), Subic Bay

Lockheed P-3 Orion accident on December 5, 1971 near Subic Bay, Olongapo (Cubi Point NAS) Bataan, Philippines with 1 fatality.

Shortly after takeoff from Cubi Point, two engines of an Orion exploded and the electrical and hydraulic systems failed. The crew ditched the aircraft a short distance offshore, and fifteen occupants were rescued while one was killed.

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