Narrative:
The Neptune stalled on approach and struck a mound. The undercarriage collapsed.
» US Navy and US Marine Corps Aircraft Serial Numbers and Bureau Numbers--1911 to Present / Joe Baugher
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 15 January 1954 |
| Type: |  Lockheed Neptune MR.1 |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | WX542 |
| MSN: | 426-5150 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Topcliffe RAF Station ( United Kingdom)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Topcliffe RAF Station (EGXZ), United Kingdom |
The Neptune stalled on approach and struck a mound. The undercarriage collapsed.
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» ukserials.com» US Navy and US Marine Corps Aircraft Serial Numbers and Bureau Numbers--1911 to Present / Joe Baugher
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