ASN Aircraft accident Grumman C-2A Greyhound 155122 Mediterranean Sea
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Date:Saturday 29 January 1972
Type:Silhouette image of generic C2 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Grumman C-2A Greyhound
Operator:United States Navy
Registration: 155122
MSN: 17
First flight:
Crew:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Total:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 10
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:Mediterranean Sea (   Mediterranean Sea)
Phase: Approach (APR)
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Napoli-Capodichino Airport (NAP/LIRN), Italy
Destination airport:USS Independence
Narrative:
Crashed into sea while attempting to land on carrier USS Independence. The aircraft sank six minutes after impact with the two pilots trapped in the cockpit.

Sources:
» US Navy and US Marine Corps Aircraft Serial Numbers and Bureau Numbers--1911 to Present / Joe Baugher


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