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Navy Land-based Maritime Patrol Fatalities since 1947

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The accidents marked with a * indicates incomplete information.

(aircraft shot down 8-APR-50 Russian Fighter, 6-NOV-51 Russian Fighter, 31-JUL-52 Chinese Fighter, 4-SEP-54 Russian Fighter)

Source: VP International

Year (# of deaths)

1947  (12) - 1948 (49) - 1949 (27) - 1950 (48) - 1951 (137) - 1952 (97) - 1953 (92) - 1954 (71) - 1955 (46)  - 1956 (14) - 1957 (45) - 1958 (18) - 1959 (14) - 1960 (9) - 1961 (18) - 1962 (53) - 1963 (21) - 1964 (52) -  1965 (6) - 1966 (15) - 1967 (26) - 1968 (52) - 1969 (6) - 1970 (10) - 1972 (22) - 1973 (10) - 1977 (13) - 1978 (21) - 1979 (5) - 1980 (6) - 1983 (14) - 1991 (27) -

Date Squadron Aircraft Fatalities Location Comments
14-Jan-47 VP-2 PV-2 AOM1C L.E. Jones NAS Miramar, California In-flight fire, overshot landing, crashed one mile south-east. BUNO 37174
22-Jul-47 VP-10 PB4Y-2 LT W.H. Davis,  LT R.A. Kubber, ACMM O.N. Jensen, ARM2 C P. McAllister,  AOM3C N.N.  Hathaway, NAS Whidbey Island. Hit tree landing at Ault Field. BUNO 59821.
16-Dec-47 VP-3 PBY-5A Capt H. Wagner, LT J.H. Dawley, ACMM G.R. Caliender, ARM1C A.J. Cranford, AMM1C J.D. Fowler, AMM1C L.B Stafford NAS Norfolk, VA. Mid-air. BUNO 48291
10-Jan-48 VP-MS-2 PBM-5 Acom M.E. Rifenberg Tsingtao Seadrome, Chine JATO exploded during takeoff. Aircraft destroyed by fire. BUNO 84606
10-Feb-48 ATU-1 PBM-5 LT M.V. Cromer,  LT H.W. Pressel NAS Jacksonville Hit trees during GCA approach.BUNO 84772.
25-Apr-48 VP-12 PB4Y-2 MIDSHIPMAN O.W. Moll NAS Corpus Christi Hit tree landing. BUNO 59860.
*9-May-48 Unknown PBY-6A CDR T.L. Watkins, LCDR Helen M. Coen, LCDR P.S. Ravey, AD1 H.R. Smith, AL2 B.E. Johns, AD2 A. Leopard,  AD2 L.R. Trottier, F. Atkins, H.T. Campbell, J.T. Chrisoffersen, F.R. Grimes, J.J. Hummel Puerto Rico. Lost at sea. 2300N 7500W. BUNO 64015.
12-Aug-48 VP-13 PB4Y-2B LCDR R.G. Delany, LT T.C. O'Connor, LT W.L. Wise, MIDSHIPMAN W.R. Delaney, ADC T.B. Lee, AOC C. Pinkerton, AD1 C.D. Rudolph, AD2 J.A. Beland, AL2 C.H. Christensen, AL3 C.G. Degarimore, AE3 P.D. McDonald, F.A. Earle S end Rota Island, NAS Agana. Flew into cliff during bad weather.  BUNO 59776.
 3-Nov-48 VP-20 PB4Y-2 LT P.R. Parker PPC, MIDSHIPMAN W.R. Musgrove, ENS H.R. Herndon, ADC F.E. Bardien, ALC W.G. Coleman, AOC R.W. Eichorn, ADC R.W. Trenton, AO2 L.O. Askildson, AD2 N.N. Holland, AO3 W.N. Clark, AD3 J.D. Somers, SA J.A. Wooley NAS Kodiak, Alaska. Lost at sea, 10 miles off Port Moller. BUNO 59685.
4-Nov-48 VP-1 P2V-2 LCDR A.B. Hall, LCDR W.W. Titsworth, LT E.T. Swientek, ADC J.J. Lytle, AD1 G.L. Jr. Cole, AL1 G.E. Egeter, AO1 T.V. Rudd, AD2 J.F. Duval, AL2 J.H. Wood Vancouver island, BC, Canada. Near Mt. Guemes. BUNO 39333
10-Feb-49 VP-21 PB4Y-2 ADC M.E. Kennedy, AN E.H. Perry NAS Patuxent River, Md. Crashed 2.5 miles NW during GCA approach. BUNO 66320.
*15-May-49 Unknown PBY-5A FN R.G. Jaworski, AA F.E. Hayes In Detroit River. Water-loop during landing. BUNO 34014.
8-Jul-49 O&R PBM-5 CDR E.D. Killian, LT K.F. Johnson, ADC W.C. Evans, ATC M.F. Fite, AMC A.J. Melanson, AO1 C.W. Henshaw, AD1 R.E. Wardel, PR2 A.E. Bourassa, AT3 R.T. Willett Panama. Fire in-flt, crashed while attempting a forced landing, 330T 13mi from NAS Coco Solo. BUNO 84655.
24-Jul-49 VP-61 PV-2 LT D.P. Laird, LT C.J. Moyer, ADE2 J.P. Callaghan Hersey, WI Fire in-flt, attempted forced landing. BUNO 37208.
31-Aug-49 VP-46 PBM-5S LT M.H.T. Kollmorgan PPC, LTJG J.W. Wettengel, ENS M.J. Barry, ENS W.L. Brown, ADC G. Olliver, AO1 D.A. Sletten, AL3 R.W. Lavender, AD3 H.W. Sweezey, ADAN J.J. Boyd, ATAN D.D. Hull NAS San Diego. Weather problem, wing hit water after take-off. BUNO 84770.
9-Nov-49 VP-29 PB4Y-2 MIDSHIPMAN H.E. Donovan Mikallo, OR. Engine failure, forced landing. BUNO 59817.
10-Feb-50 ATU-10 PBM-5 LTDG A.F. Lemmel , MIDSHIPMAN T.M. Baxter, Jr., MIDSHIPMAN W. Boyse, MIDSHIPMAN H.W. Brown, MIDSHIPMAN N.R. Nitz, AD1 W.R. Wallace, AD2 J.A. Biggs, AD2 K.G. Light, AL3 W.T. Tate Last Posit 2822N 9526W Lost at sea. Debris found on beach southwest of Galveston, Texas. Crew missing. BUNO 84704
8-Apr-50 VP-26 PB4Y-2 LT J.H. Fetts, LT R.D. Reynolds, LT H.W. Seeschaf, ENS T.L. Burgess, AT1 F.L. Beckman, AD1 J.H. Danens, AD1 J.W. Thomas, AL3 J.J. Bourasasa, CT3 E.J. Purcell, AT3 J.H. Rinnier Baltic Sea. Shot down by Russian fighter while patrolling international waters of the Baltic Sea. BUNO 59645.
11-May-50 NATC P2V-1 J.F. Bundy, LT W.R. Bauhof, AD1 C.H. Truitt, AD3 L. Fortin Oyster, VA. Engine fell off. BUNO 48238.
1-Jun-50 VP-3 P2V-2 MIDSHIPMAN C.L. Payne, ENS D.M. Arter, ENS R. Plank, ALC H.E. Fountain, ADC F.J. McSwiggan, ADC J.A. Segar, ALC H.D. Thomas, AMC C.A. Thorson, AOM1 P. Rapanick NAS Quonset Point P2V-2 crashed on landing. BUNO 122454.
5-Nov-50 VP-46 PBM-5 LTJG L.L. Mische, LTJG C.A. Williams PPC, ENS J.W. Gardiner Pilot, PRC J.R. Anchino, ACC W.H. Faubel, ADC C.C. Stevenson, AL1 J.B. Burt Jr., AL1 R.P. Schwerer, AD3 D. Wilkes, SN C. Henderson, AN L.O. Larsen Sangley Point Lost on a China Sea Patrol,last position report 2220N 11725E. BUNO 84769.
  27-Nov-50 VP-4 P2V-2 LTJG J.L. Sylvester PPC, ENS G.H. Irelan Co-pilot, AL1 M.B. Farris, AD1 F. Zitkovich, AOAN H.T. Neely NAS Barbers Point Right wing separated during rocket run. BUNO 39340.
18-Dec-50 VP-931 P2V-3W LT V.L. Anderson, LT L.M. Pinne, MIDSHIPMAN G.B. Hogaboom, ENS J.F. Morris, ALC M.E. Bergquist, ADC W.W. Whitehead, AO1 E.G. Lunn, AL2 F.J. Sinclair, AT2 R.C. Stockton, AF3 V.L. Hancock, ATAN J.F. Christina McCreight Mt. WA Crashed into mountain, wreckage found on 21 Oct 51. BUNO 124357.
11-Jan-51 VP-46 PBM-5S LTCOL M.H. Rahe USA, Major K.C. Hayes USA, AO1 P.W. Blackstock, AL1 E.H. Swanson, AD2 R.E. Schaefer Amani O Shima. Water-loop on landing. BUNO 84662.
21-Jan-51 VP-22 P2V-4 AD2 J.H. Raby, AL3 B.G. Carter One mile north of Naha AFB. Ditched after take-off, right engine failed. BUNO 124227.
8-Mar-51 NATC P4M-1 LCDR P.S. Fisher, LCDR G.W. Sandvig, AD1 R.S. Haney, AD1 J.D. Moyer NAS Patuxent River, MD. Crashed into Chesapeake Bay at 3737N 7612W. BUNO 121452.
22-Apr-51 VP-892 PBM-5 LT G.L. Hardgrave, LT K.W. Longtin, AM3 W.T. Callis, AOU3 W.L. Johnson, AT3 R.E. Kibler, AN R.D. Layton,  NAS Iwakuni. Engine failure, cartwheeled on a forced landing in Iwakuni Bay. BUNO 84663.
14-Jun-51 VP-731 PBM-5 AF1 R.P. Wallace, SN C.W. Lantz, AN V. Latorre Manila Bay, Philippines. Hard landing. BUNO 85148
14-Jun-51 VP-741 P2V-2 LCDR L.C. Kee, LCDR L.B. Jr. Worley, AD1 C.M. Walizer, AL3 J.A. Logwood, ADE3 M. Trower, AA J.D. Barnett, AN T.E. Jones, ATAN W.F. Stewart Flemings Island Field NAS Jacksonville, Fire in-flt, forced landing in wooded area. BUNO 122453.
15-Jun-51 VP-2 P2V-2 LT B.W. Sevier NAS Kodiak. Hit ditch on landing resulting in a/c fire. BUNO 124253.
15-Jun-51 VP-40 PBM-5S LT V.L. Flint, LT B.P. Kritzmacher, LT G.C. Ryan, AMAC W.D. Braaten, ADC F.L. Owens, ALC W.H. Torum, ADE1 D.E. Asby , O1 W.W. Gray, AL3 R.K. Reinke, AN R.L. Edgerton, ATAN R.L. Jones, AN I.T. Martinez Okurokami, Shima, Japan. Hit mountain in bad weather. BUNO 84691.
21-Jun-51 VP-9 PB4Y-2 LTJG H.W. Hedquist Co-pilot, LTJG F.P. Gaulburn, Jr. Navigator, ALC R. McDaniel, AL1 A. Bono, AO3 D.W. Cunningham Skagit Bay, WA Flew into water. BUNO 66263.
29-Jun-51 VX-1 PBM-5S LCDR J.J. Ebnet, LCDR O.W. Myers, LT P.N. Fenton, ADC R. Edwards, AT1 O.L. Edwards, AL2 M.R. Flood, AD2 J.T. Taylor, AD2 C.J. Tufarella NAS Key West. Engine failure on take-off. BUNO 98610.
27-Jul-51 VP-772 PB4Y-2S LT J.H. Marovish, LT W.L. McCord, LT A. Spund, ADF1 E.B. Cook, ADE1 R. Gariel, AOU1 C.G. Pridgen, AL1 W.R. Still, AT2 T.J. Ricotta, ALAN R.E. Overton Atada Island, Japan. Hit hill at night. BUNO 59992.
6-Aug-51 VP-871 PB4Y-2 LT E.W. Darrah, LT R.A. Ward, ADEC P.H. Lowe, AOU2 F.E. Thornton, AT3 D.R. Gabbett, AL3 F.E. Partain, AN J.T. Andrew, ALAN R.F. Bowen, ADEAN D. Lim Smith Island, WA. Water impact half mile off shore. BUNO 59657.
12-Aug-51 VP-9 PB4Y-2 LT R.W. Conklin, LT R.E. Park, ENS H.H. Wood, AD1 L.W. Sexton, AL1 B.A. Williams, AOM2 C.W. Elkins, AT3 E.F. Busby, AM3 R.L. Hunt, ALAN B. Enloe, ADAN E.E. Flinkfedt, AOAN W.S. Wagener, ATAN J.D. Witherspoon Amak Island, Alaska. Impact with hill. BUNO 66298.
23-Aug-51 VP-671 PB4Y-5A LT H.B. Calhoun, LT J.C. Griffin, LT J.D. Ratteree, LT G.F. Von Glahn, AT1 A.J. Butard, AL1 N.F. Moroy, AD2 E.C. Smith, ADEAA T.V. Green NAS Atlanta, GA Crashed on take-off. BUNO
31-Aug-51 VP-9 PB4Y-2 LT B.A. Cook, LT W.H. Diana, ENS F.H. Sutley, ADC J.G. Mallard, AD1 G.Y. Jenkins, AM1 F.W. Mullick, ALCA M.P. Huber, AN D.R. McNair, ALAN A.C. Molina, ATAN W.E. Tacie Little Tanaga Island, Alaska Crashed on take-off. BUNO
4-Sep-51 VP-5 P2V-3 LCDR J.J. Rossillon PPC, LT H.B. Thorpe Co-pilot, ADC C.L. Cook Plane Captain, AL1 R.R. Maxfield Radio Operator, AT2 C.G. Chapman Radar Operator, AO2 K.G. Peterson Ordnance, AL3 F.M. Roeder Jr NAS Quonset Point A/C fire caused by stuck flare in chute, crashed at sea (4030N 7112W). BUNO 122978.
6-Nov-51 VP-6 P2V-3W LT J.C. Hodgson, LT S. Rosenfeld, ENS A. Smith, AO1 R.S. Baggett, AD1 P.R. Foster, AT1 E.D. Raglin, AL2 P.G. Juric, AT2 W.S. Meyer, AL2 R.A. Wigert, AD3 J. Lively
Sea of Japan Shot down by Russian fighter aircraft over international waters off the Sea of Japan. BUNO 124283.
25-Nov-51 VP-46 PBM-5 ALC J.M. Lindsay, Jr., AD3 W.N. Becker, AOAN F.D. Guat, ATAN D.H. Poole Iwakuni Bay, Japan Bounced on landing, crashed. high winds.. BUNO 84622.
27-Nov-51 VP-731 PBM-5 LCDR H.S. Wilson PPC, LT R.C. James, LTJG C.C. Kitchen , AD1 H.E. Huffman , AL2 J.A. Johnson, AOU3 B.H. Thompson, AA L.C. Jones, AA J.R. Morris, AN E.H. Radtke, ATAN R.W.Jr. Sheppard, ALAN W.V. South
 		San Diego, CA Spun in 7 mi off San Diego coast. BUNO 59223.
26-Dec-51 VP-6 P2V-3 CDR R.J. Perkinson PPC, ALCA K.K. Hathorn NAS Atsugi, Japan Runaway prop, ditched at night (3905N 13011E). BUNO 122972
31-Dec-51 VP-47 PBM-5 AD1 J.W. Britton, AD3 A.E. Baxter, AN J.F. Finau, AN S.V. Neville Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong Spun in on take-off.BUNO 84682.
 5-Jan-52 VP-10 P2V-2 SSGT C.T. Bunick USAFB Burtonwood, UK Undershot during hot landing, crashed into USAF C-47. Bad weather. BUNO 122443.
14-Jan-52 VP-871 PB4Y-2 LT E.C Hill, LT C.C. Johnson, LT L.W. Seymour, AMC L.R. Humiston, ADE1 J.H. Jorgensen, AT1 J.M. Wilkins, ADE2 R.M. Funk, AD3 O.R. Anderson, AL3 M.L. Cedeno, AO3 L. McMurray , AN R.A. Rose, ALAN R.W Stacy
 		NAS Atsugi, Japan. Double engine failure, crashed 4mi east of NAS. BUNO 59704.
21-Mar-52 VP-12 PB4Y-2 LT W.E. Dozier, LT B.M. Roeder,  LT D.E. Ruttledge, LT R.G. Williams, AM3 J.L. Daffenberg, ADAN R.C. Chase, AA D.J. Givens, AA R.H. Steinbaugh, CAD R.W. Augrain, CAD R.B. Nye NAS Corpus Christi, TX. Spun in after take-off. BUNO
14-Apr-52 VP-26 P2V-4 LT F.C. Jr. Sachse, ALC S.J. Jr. Moore, AO1 W. Jr. Polen, AL3 O. Krampf, AO3 R.L. Shaffer, AOAN G.W. Thompson
NAS Brunswick, ME. Engine failure, hit trees during forced landing. BUNO 124255.
11-Jul-52 VP-893 PBY-6A LT J.M. Gaston, LT C.A. Wasner, ADEAN R.J. Kroutwick
In Lake Washington, WA Wheels down landing. BUNO 46664.
*16-Jul-52 Unknown PB4Y LT G.H. Seaman  NAS Adak. Hit dune on landing.BUNO 4093?.
 31-Jul-52 VP-731 PBM-5S2 AD3 H.G. Goodroad, AA C. Playforth
Yellow Sea. Attacked by Chinese fighters, off West Korea. BUNO 59277 
 7-Aug-52 VP-892 PBM-5S LT R.F. Bahlman, LT T.L.Jr. Rhodes PPC, ENS L.M. Moore, AD1 C. Chauncy, AL1 J.S. Dedmon, AO2 T.T. Simmons, AF2 D.E. Spence, AD3 W.E. Bailey, AT3 F.B. Nance, AT3 W.F. O'Hare, AL3 J.A.Jr. Smith, AN E.J. Gimburek, AN S.P. Krasnesky
Luzon Mariveles Mtns., Philippines. Returning to base on one engine in bad weather, crashed into mountain. BUNO 84774, SE-7
8-Aug- 52 VP-892 PBM-5S LT H.L. Cornish PPC, LT E. Wells Sqn. Maint.Officer, LTJG S.A. Dobbins, LTJG D.E. Richardson, ENS W. Grogan, ADC L. Ladd, AD2 G.J. Brambinck, AL2 W.M. Grayson, AL3 J.A.Jr Hall, AO3 D. Mawney, AD3 E. Meriwether, AN R. Bence, AN L. Lowell, AN G.A.Jr Murray
Japan Crew on TDY to Iwakuni from Sangley.  Crashed into mountain at night, cause unknown. BUNO 84782
6-Oct-52 VP-24 PB4Y-2B LT D.A. Ellis, LT F.B. Horton , LT A.R. Kotko, LT R. Meline, AD2 M.E. Heintz, ATAN M. Demayo
NAS Argentia, Newfoundland Weather and GCA. BUNO 59988.
12-Nov-52 VP-772 PB4Y-2 Capt G.R. Dyson, LT H.E. Francis, LT L.S. Pyles, ENS S.C. Smith, AT2 R.A. Carey, AD2 R.W. Elliott, AL3 A.D. Vandoren, ADAN S. Carter, AOAN B.L. Isenschmidt, AN G.E. Jones, AN J.V. Simmons
Shelton, WA. Hit hill. BUNO 59923.
21-Nov-52 VP-7 P2V-4 LCDR N.R. Kean PPC, LT T.J. Tieran Nav, LT S.A. Moyl  Co-Pilot, AO2 G.A. Buehler  Ordnanceman, AD2 J.R. Quirk  Plane Captain, AL1 R.O. Eades   Radioman, ATAN J.A. Gray, ATAN S.A. Coia
NAS Quonset Point Crashed in Narransett Bay during ASWEX with submarine. BUNO 124242.
26-Dec-52 VP-47 PBM-5 LT D.W. Anderson, LT W.E. Bancroft, AD1 G.E. Haigh, AL2 J.A. James, AG2 R.L. Mounce, AL3 R.L. Newman, AM3 W.D. Wynn, AN E.N. Franklin, AOAN F.C. Lynch, AOAN C.B. Macklin
Korea. Engine failure, ditched and exploded at 3930N 12915E. BUNO 84787.
2-Jan-53 VP-1 P2V-5 AD3 H.R. Canning 
BUNO 124886
18-Jan-53 VP-22 P2V PH1 W.F. McClure, AD2 L. Smith
 		Off Swatow Island Navy P2V crew of 13 hit by Chinese shore batteries and forced to "ditch" in Formosa
Straits. 11 initially rescued by Coast Guard plane, which crashed on takeoff due to rough seas. Seven from P2V (and three from Coast Guard plane) rescued by USS Halsey
Powell. Six P2V crew members remain unaccounted for.  BUNO 127744.
28-Jan-53 VP-9 PB4Y-2 Capt J.D. Greer, LT O.C. Everhart, LT D.L. Jarvis, LT L.R. Stegemerten, ADC C.C. Longacre, AT1 T.W. Huffman, AO3 J.A. Kerrigan, AO3 J.L. McDonnel, AD3 H.L. Ziemba, ADAN T.J. Whitehead
Black Peak, WA. Hit mountain at 5000 ft, bad weather, wreckage found in July 53. BUNO 59937.
1-Feb-53 VP-22 P2V-5 LT J.L. Krefting, LT D.E. Russel, ENS C.D. Oliver, AD1 R.J. Helms, AL2 L. Baltazar, AT2 J.D. Norris, L2 A.G. Sanderson, AD3 K.E. Johnson, AOAN N.J. Ellis, AOAN J.H. Franks, ATAN G.A. Knochel
Japan Crashed into Ryukyuan mountain.BUNO 127751.
22-Mar-53 VP-34 PBM LT M.R. Armour, LT E. Radovich, LTJG J.D. Wick, AO1 C.E. Holder, AD1 W.J. Livingston, AL2 D.G. McLaughlin, AD3 D.J. Eames, AD3 R.L. Harrington, AT3 L.J. Piersante, ATAN H.E. Appelt, AOAN C.R. West
Estimated 2337N 7007W En route San Juan to Trinidad during PHIBEX II-53. BUNO 85151
2-Jul-53 VP-42 PBM-5S LCDR D.W. McMeekin, LT J.L. Burchfield, LT J.B. Cornwell, AD1 J.E. Griffin, AL1 L.W. Mueller, AO1 R.E. Ware, AD3 R.T. Graham, AF3 C.D. Macpherson, AT3 J.T. McDow, AL3 W.H. Reagen, ADAN L.L. Christense, AOAN G.E. Walker
NAS Adak. Fire in flight, forced landing in fog, crashed at sea. BUNO 85158.
13-Jul-53 VP-44 P5M-1 AOU1 W.H. Justice, AL1 T. Kuzma, AD1 D.C. Peddie, AL3 J.W. Earnhart, AT3 J.B. Greene, ADP3 E.B. Sowers, AT3 R.E. Stewart
NAS Norfolk, VA Engine failure, ditched off Cape Henry. BUNO 126503.
30-Jul-53 VP-48 PBM-5S2 LCDR  O.S.Fowler, LT D.A.  McManus , LT W.H.Meier, Jr,  AL1 J.L. Hall, AD1 C.C.             Stewart, AO2 S.A. Walbec, AM3 J.H. Kugler , AT3 R.J. Whitaker,  AO3 S.R. Zuba Jr, AN  R.E.  Ospiert
NS Sangley Point, PI "Charlie Patrol", fire port engine, crashed at 1800N 11937E. Five rescued by Coast Guard PBM.SF5. BUNO 84760
18-Oct-53 VP-18 P2V-5 LCDR C.F. Molusky, LT J.F. Rosemary, ENS D.A. Oordt, ADC J.T. Clements, AT3 R.J. Bentz, AT3 T.W. Cook, AO3 G.L. Hansen, AT3 D.L. Maas, ALCA G.B. Krebsbach
Keflavik. Engine failure after take-off, ditched 50mi sw of Iceland. BUNO 124901.
*19-Oct-53 Unknown P2V-5 ENS R.A. Thompson, AT C.A. Rich, AD2 C. Lockwood, AT3 L.O. Stoddard
Bermuda. Stalled on wave-off, crashed in St. Georges Harbour. BUNO 128389.
27-Oct-53 VP-7 P2V-5 LCDR G.R. Essex
Ditched at sea, 3112N 13514E. Engine failure, unable to maintain flight on single engine. BUNO 127764.
10-Nov-53 VP-50 PBM-5S2  LT P.E. Nielsen PPC, LTJG L.J. Dacasto Pilot, LTJG J.C. Dudley Pilot, ENS J.F. Johnston Pilot, PH1 G.R. Hendrick, AD1 O.R. Mee Plane Captain, AD2 A.C. Haney, AT3 T.A. Dobrenz, AL3 G.F. Gauldin, AO3 L.E. Norton, AN H.P. Cobb, ADAN E.R. Davis, ATAN K.W. Goff, AN J.M. Hill
Off Cheju Island, Korea Lost at sea enroute to Yellow Sea patrol, witness saw a/c "go down in flames". Crew 10. BUNO 58152
4-Jan-54 VP-2 P2V-5 LT J. Beasley, LT F.T. Prael, ENS S.B. Milford, ENS P.D. Morelli, ADC R.G. Archbold, AL2 R.A. Claussen, AD2 J.F. Hand, AT2 L.B. Rensink, AT3 B.D. Berger, AO3 G. Spicklemier
Korea. Engine failure, ditched at 3440N 12200E, 40 mi off Chojudo. BUNO 127752.
21-Jan-54 VP-7 P2V-5 LT W.J. Hanzo PPC, ENS W.D. Cooper, ENS G.M. Hazlett, ADC J.R. Staples Plane Captain, AD2 J.D. Becker, AE2 J.M. Maksymon, AE3 R.K. Brown
Barbers Point, Hawaii. Crashed into Mount Puu Kaua, East-South-East slope on landing approach. BUNO 124874.
5-May-54 ATU-700 PBM-5 LT H. Jennings, LT J. W. Martin, LTJG B. D. Guttenian, LTJG W.E. McCall, LTJG P.G. Tiefer USCG, AD3 W.W. MacIntosh, AD3 L.F. Barela, AL3 Q.R. Killon, ADAN R.L. Walker, ALAN R.H. Vincent
Brownsville, Texas Navigation training flight. Found 90 miles SSW of Brownsville. BUNO 59143
7-May-54 VP-23 P2V-5 LTJG W.H. Martin PPC, ENS L.R. Osburn Co-pilot, ENS J.C. Tinney Navigator, ADC J.W. Holle Plane Captain, AL1 F.M. Sparks Radio Operator, AD3 G.P. Lepard 2nd Mechanic, AO3 F.E. Nelson Ordnance, AT3 A.J. Olson Tech. Flt Deck, ATAN T.R. Caylor Tech. Flt Deck, AN J.A. Kiliszewski 2nd Radio Operator
Windsor Field, Nassau Water impact shortly after take-off. BUNO 128421.
21-May-54 VP-46 P5M-1 LTJG K.F. Stout, AD2 A.V. Bormann, AL2 D.E. Hicks, AT3 J.G. Goodrich
At sea, 400 miles E of Hawaii Two engine failure, broke up on deadstick open sea landing. Crew BD-6 survivors rescued by LST 975. BUNO 126511
9-Jun-54 VP-47 PBM-5S2 LT W.R. Carter, LTJG C.F. Hackney, LTJG W.B. Hedrick, LTJG W.H. Wertz, ENS J.D. McCarthy, ENS H.F. Trotter, Jr,  ENS B. Weramian, AD1 W.R. Raab, AT1 L.E. Stone, ET2 D.C. Campbell, AM2 R.D. Graham, AO2 J.E. Landon, ET3 I.E. Crider, AT3 J.D. Edwards, PH3 D.D. Landon, Major J.R. O'Moore USMC, Captain T.R. Moore
Yaku Shima Island Enroute to Hong Kong, struck top of mountain. BUNO 84779
4-Sep-54 VP-19 P2V ENS R.H. Reid
40 Nms off coast of Siberia.  Shot down by Russian fighter. Ditiched except for the Navigator, the crew survived
28-Sep-54 VP-46 P5M-1 LT A.S. Douglass, LTJG J.A. Holmes, LTJG J.G. Newbury, LTJG R.G. Perkins, AO1 C. Collins, AM1 W.F. Dunable, AL1 J.R. Miller, AD1 R.B. Robertson, AD2 R. Elliott, AT3 M.L. Mcgehee, AL3 G.L. Olson, ATAN W.D. Mercer
NAS Sangley Point, PI Crashed on take-off in poor weather and sealane markers were out. BUNO 127697
17-Feb-55 VP-6 P2V-5 LTJG J.H. Hempen PPC, ENS M.P. Brown Navigator, ENS G.H. Greig Co-pilot, AOC J.C. Coon Jr. Ordnanceman, ADC E.A. Crawford 2nd mechanic, ATC C.A. Trostel Passenger, AT1 I.R. Raburn Radioman, AE2 J.C. Baze Jr. Passenger, AT2 D.P. Bissett Radar Operator, AD2 D.L. Morgan Plane captain, AT3 L.R. Ripoll
Kodiak, Alaska Impacted mountain at 2000 feet, 30 nms NW of Elmendorf. BUNO 128399.
9-Apr-55 VP-56 P5M-1 ATAN J.M. Barnes, AT3 R.J. Couglin, AT3 J.C. Pustinger Jr., AO3 C.F. Howell
NAS Norfolk, Virginia Night take-off in Willoughby Bay, crashed into seawall. BUNO 130265.
*28-Jul-55 Unknown P2V-2 LT D.W. Evans, LTJG D.P. Mark, NAVCAD W.C. Slater, AD2 J.H. Dobb, AT3 R.M. Bailey
Unknown BUNO 122458.
*26-Sep-55 VP-4 P2V-5 LCDR G.B. Windham, LTJG W.A. Buck, LTJG T.L. Greaney, LTJG G.W. Herlong, LTJG T.R. Morgan, AL1 J.F. Combs, AD1 J.P. Windham, AT2 J.J. Mann, PHAN K.H. Clegg, CIV J.D. Cronk Canadian newsman, CIV A.O. Tate
Unknown BUNO 131442.
31-Oct-55 VP-34 PBM-5S2 LTJG D.J. Ryan, ENS W.H. Sperlich, PHC G.E. Etheridge, AD1 M.L. Chidress, PH1 J.R. Myers, AT3 C.W. Church, Jr., AN W.N. Hopking, AO W.A. Ward, Jr.
NAS Coco Solo, Panama Stbd engine failed on take-off, crashed into seawall. Fire and explosion. BUNO 59232
*7-Dec-55 VP-6 P2V-5 AOC R.L. Serafine, AE1 B. Cunningham, AD1 W.S. Lewandowski, AT2 M.R. Dobrenz, AO2 B. Goldmark, AN R.L. Chubbuck, AN D.M. McMillan
Unknown BUNO 124899
9-Nov-56 VP-49 P5M CDR J.M. Sweeney, LTJG C.W. Patterson, LTJG C.E. Reid, jr, PO-1 R.W. Taylor, PO-2 L.F. Quimby, PO-3 W.F. Beverly, PO-3 B.G. Comer, PO-3 J.W. Grable, PO-3 R.W. Montgomery, AN B.L. Sanders
Bermuda Triangle. Lost at sea. BUNO 127705.
11-Nov-56 VP-56 P5M-2 AD1 C.H. Hoke, AO3 B.M. Jakelski, AD3 R.L. Knight, AT3 J.A. Smelley
Azores Crashed on take-off. BUNO 135518
* 2-Apr-57 Unknown. P2V CDR E.T. Allen Co-pilot, LT T.F. Albert Pilot, AT1 W.M. Grant Jr. Radioman, PH1 B.C. Hesson, AD1 A. McClellan Plane Captain, AD1 G. Stracka Jr., AM3 J. Groves, AD3 H.H.J. Harrison, AD3 D.W. Nelson Second Mechanic, AT3 C.F. Tucker Jr. Second Radioman, AN F.C. Cullari
Chincoteague, Virginia Mid-air explosion shortly after take-off. BUNO 126518.
12-Apr-57 VP-26 P2V-5F LTJG J.D. Hovis Pilot, ENS R.J. Kruescher Pilot, AM1 J.L. Waggoner, AT3 C.H. Frank, AD3 D.R. Shobe, AT3 R.C. Stout
NAS Brunswick Crashed at NAS Brunswick as a consequence of a runaway varicam. BUNO 131452.
15-Jul-57 VP-23 P2V-7 LTJG H.E. Kloepping, LTJG A.K. Norberg, ENS A.B. Windorf, AD1 E.L. Hoey, AO1 R.G. Mason, AE1 L.H. Tripp, AT2 F.B. Watkins, AT3 R. Betzler, AE3 R.E. Bourget
Northern Italy Crashed into Fradusta mountains during a SAR for a missing USN P2V from Willow Grove A/C LJ-11.
23-Jul-57 VP-28 P2V-5F LT T.H. Oates, LTJG R.M. Carlson, LTJG R. Lang, .Unknown J.E. Francis, Unknown M.W. Gwalt, Unknown D.R. Senecal, Unknown J.W. Strunk, Unknown C.W. Thacker, Unknown J.J. Vishey, Unknown A.H. Williamson
300yds off Barbers Point, Hawaii. BUNO 128418
9-Dec-57 VP46 P5M LCDR J.N. Schofield, LTJG R.W. Bruner, Jr, LTJG H.B. Dickerson, AMC K.B. Dumler, AE2 P. Faircloth, AD2 J.J. Lanna, AM3 R.R. Keirmaier, AE3 D.S. Kwas,  AM C.P. Renn
Corpus Christi, Texas In-flight fire, crashed shortly after take-off.
BUNO 130291
6-Apr-58 VP-48 P5M-1 LTJG R.F. Cody, ADC N. Chepult, Jr, ATCA J.G Williams, PR1 D.R. Neilson, AO1 H.F. Rohm, AT1 R.P. Smith, AE3 R.J. Bartkowski, ADR3 L.A. Haggerty
Iwakuni, Japan Crashed shortly after take-off. BUNO 130269
29-Sep-58 VP-26 P2V-5F LT D.W. Dominick, LT R.G. Tombrink Pilot, LTJG C.L. Lambert, LTJG J.C. Tannich Pilot, AMS1 R.W. Garretson, AT2 D.J. Donovan, AO3 R.L. Emanuel, AT3 M.F. Geigle, AD3 J.H. Turnbow, AN F.W. Mobius
NAS Key West. Lost at sea 30 miles north of Key West. BUNO 131461.
27-Jan-59 VP-56 P5M CDR R.J. Murphy PPC VP-56 XO, LCDR S.C. Cagle, Jr. Co-Pilot, LTJG  D.H. Utter Co-pilot, ATC  L.V. Knudson
Crashed In Willoughby  Bay, Virginia. Starboard engine failed 150 miles off-shore. Port engine failed on approach. BUNO 135529. LQ-7.
9-Apr-59 VP-50 P5M-2 LT F.G. Nelson , LTJG J.L. Sullivan, LTJG A.R. Traylor, ALC B. Congleton, ADC G.W. George, AD2 B.J. Abdo, AT2 G.P. Kennedy, AE2 E.J. Pleasant, AO3 J.H. McDaniel, AT3 D.L. Peterie
NAS Iwakuni, Japan Crashed into Halla-san Mountain, Cheju-Do Island, Korea. BUNO 135535
11-Feb-60 VP-50 P5M LCDR F.R. Clement, LTJG D.B. Engle, LTJG R.F. McAlister, AM1 B.O. Mathias, ATR3 R.A. Perman,  AO3 D.D. Winters, ATN3 E.M. Woods, AMSAN R.C. Brickey, ATNAN D.O. Jacobson
Puget Sound, Oak Harbour, WA 5" rocket exploded at launch, wing lost. BUNO 135498
21-Dec-60 VP-7 P2V-5 LTJG W.T. Flynn Navigator, LTJG D. Hardy Co-pilot, LTJG B.M. Wertz PPC, AO1 R.S. Sallesa, AT1 S. Schulze, Jr., AT2 D.R. Carlson, AD2 G.P. Smith, AMS2 D.O. Voland, ADR3 L.C. Ashburn
Argentia, Newfoundland Crashed at sea, off Cape Race Nfld. Crew 3
22-Sep-61 VP-45 P5M-2S LCDR A.J. Tait Pilot, LTJG R.F. Carroll Nav, LTJG C.P. Cooper Tacco, ADR2 C.R. Dunaway Plane Captain, AT2 D.W. Wood 2nd Tech, AE3 E.D. Thompson Electrician, AO3 C. Turner
3510N 6510W approx Lost at sea, 3 survivors. BUNO 140144.
9-Nov-61 VP-10 P2V LT P.S. Callahan Pilot, LT R.J. Miller Co-pilot, LTJG E.J. McGrath, LTJG W.G. McLane, AT1 G.J. Dinan, AM1 H.G. Kirkman 1st Mech, AO2 R.D. Smith, AT2 W.J. Stevens, AM3 P. Harden 2nd Mech, AE3 J.J. Walsh, AN P.E. Lare
Atlantic Ocean. Lost at sea, 300 nms off the Virginia coast. A/C LD-2. Crew 2. BUNO 131505.
12-Jan-62 VP-5 P2V CDR N.J. Kazak, LT J.A. Brown, LTJG A.F. Kaswick, LTJG M.P. Leahy, LTJG B.C. Smith, AT2 R.A. Anderson, ADR2 R.E. Hurst, ATN2 A.P. Millette, ADR3 F.E. Parker, ATN3 J.W. Reennebert, ATS3 N.Jr. Russell, AO3 G.E. Wells
Kronborg Glacier, Greenland Crash landing.
*23-Jul-62 VP-16 P2V-5 LT P.McHugh PPC,  LT J.            Broughton Co-Pilot, ADR2 R.   Anderson, AE2 K.Moseler, ATC J, Cauthron, ADRAN C.Willis
NAS Glynco, GA
2-Aug-62 VP-40 P5M-2 CDR N. P. Vegelahn C.O., LTJG J.L. Criscoe, LTJG W.L. Locke, ENS B. B. Burton, ADR2 R. T. Bluford, ATR3 P.A. Waterhouse, ATN3 J.G. Faulkner, AT1 B.G. Clarke, AO2 G.C. Bettis, AMH3 J.R. Cruz, ATN3 H.B. Brown, Jr., TDC T.E. Bowman Training,   Devices Man
Phillipines Collided into mountain due to weather & navigation errors. BUNO 135478
22-Sep-62 VP-42 P5M-2 LCDR H.B. Nix PPC, LT A. Feinstein Co-pilot, LTJG L.S. Hembree Nav, AE1 R.G. Bradberry, AE1 D.L. Hart, AO1 H.C. Hurd, AE1 R.J. Joss, AE1 J.L. Kirkley, AM1 R.C. Poort, ASAN R.D. King
Montague Island, Alaska Crashed into mountain at 1900 ft at 5947N 14749W. BUNO 47937. This a/c was the last Marlin built.
26-Dec-62 VP-42 P5M-2 LT D. Lukefahr, LT H. Symons, LTJG P.A. Cargen, LTJG R.A. Larson, LTJG G. Pitts, PO-2 T.E. Smith, Unknown J.F. Bramlet, Unknown C.B. Dickie, Unknown D. Eiffe, Unknown R.F. Powell, Unknown D.H. Sprousta, Unknown R.T. Warmack, Unknown W.S. Whipple
Lost at sea, 350 miles SW San Diego BUNO 127712
11-Jan-63 VP-17 P2V-7 LT W.M. Carter, LT P.W. Dannell, LTJG R.J. Healy, AM2 J.A. Cole, AM2 R.S. Fieldman, AE2 M.J. Haas, AM3 C.A. Treat
NAS Kodiak, Alaska. Collision with mountain during landing in bad weather. BUNO 135559.
30-Jan-63 VP-8 P-3 LCDR J.R. Hart, LT R.S. Eberhart, LT J.E.Jr O'Conner, LT T.C. White, LTJG F.L. Bell, LTJG B.W. Shephard, ADR1 C.E. Carpenter, ADR1 M.W. Gatliff, AT1 J.C. Kahler, AT2 D.S. Lester, AE2 D.B. Roark, AO3 D.R. Autry, ATR3 J. Galindo, ATR3 E.A. Sylve
NAS Patuxent River Lost at sea. BUNO 149672.
11-May-64 VP-7 P2V LT W.J. Corrigan Navigator, LT G. Kopp PPC, LTJG G. Dean Co-Pilot, AMS1 B. Flowers, AE1 J.Q.  Kimberling, AT1 J. Stone, ADR2 J.E. Steed, ATN3 G. Camerlo, ATN3 J.C. Gresham, AM3 D.E. McCoy
Rota, Spain
8-Sep-64 VP-42 P2V LCDR J.C. Thomas, ADR1 D.W. Anderson.jr, AE1 W.D. Mewborn, AM1 M.J. Ulicani, AO2 D.F. Marit, AN R. Davis
South China Sea. Lost at sea while on patrol off central Vietnam.
17-Nov-64 VP-45 P-3 LT L.H. Duffield PPC, LT E.S. Florance Co-pilot, LTJG T.W. McVety,III Tacco, LTJG J.R. Stacey Nav, AMS1 L.E. Waite FE, ADR2 R.J. Boone Assistant FE, ATR3 C. Gonzales, Jr. Rm, AO3 R.P. Holmes Ord, AX3 L.F. Maiorano Jez/Sono, AE3 J.O. Musselwhite
NAS Argentia, Nfld. Aircraft crashed into water, four miles out on a GCA final BUNO 151362.
24-Nov-64 VP-2 P2V-7 LT W.O. Dodson Fleet Wx Central Kodiak, LT L.D. Wilson Pilot PPC, LTJG R.A. Meyers Navigator, LTJG D.M. Smith Navigator, AO2 H.G. Brantley, AE2 W.A. Laugeson, AM2 H.M. Ley, AM3 B.J. Crum, AE3 T.J. Gould, AWAN J.L. Lyons, AWAN M.A. McDaniel
3 mi sw of Cape Newenham,  Alaska. Collided with mountain, 250 miles west of Kodiak. BUNO 135610.
4-Dec-64 VP-9 P-3 LT H.V. Messervy, LTJG R.F. Mack, LTJG M.W. Smith, LTJG R.C. Thayer, AEC J.H. Haley, ADR1 W.K. Pursell, ATR2 W.H. Darden, AMS2 H.J. Gero, ADR2 R. Smith, AX3 J.L. Donohue, ADJ3 G.H. Dowell, AO3 R.H. Green, ATN3 C.A. Poe
NAS Sangley Point, PI. Onboard fire caused by launching magnesium flares thru sonochute. Crew 7. BUNO 150508.
7-Apr-65 VP-9 P-3  ATN3 F. Vega Radioman
NAS Sangley Point, PI A/C ran off runway. Crew 5. BUNO 150506.
27-Jul-65 VP-16 P-3 LTJG M.G. Nation Pilot, LTJG W.H. Turner, Jr Pilot, AD1  Whitcraft, AE2 D.George
Bermuda Ground impact. BUNO 151380.
10-Dec-65 VP-11 P2V-7 LT D.S. Lavigne
Brunswick, Maine Rocket fired but failed to leave wing stn, a/c ditched. BUNO 147960.
  9-Apr-66 VP-19 P-3A LCDR E.H. Gleim, LT D.R. Puterbaugh, LT W.D. Reed, LTJG J.L. Shaffer, ADJC J.E. Bade, AMH1 D.S. Allen, ATN2 E.N. Brown, AE3 L.E. Ackerman, ATN3 R.N. Byrd, ATR3 D.C. Dow, AO2 A.Jr Milkovich
Noris Water impact off coast of Baja California. PE-4 BUNO 152171.
  4-Jul-66 VP-19 P-3A LT W.E. Xiques PPC, LT J.P. Fitzmaurice Co-Pilot, ADJ2 C.J. Lurvey F/E, ADJ3 L.W. Battson
Battle Creek, Michigan Ground impact. PE-5. BUNO 152172
6-Jan-67 VP-50 P5M LT D.A. Stevens Pilot, LTJG G.L. Howell Co-Pilot, LTJG J.M. Morris Nav, AX2 D.F. Lewis, AT3 L.J. Creighton, AT3 P.M. Goslin, AE3 W.R. Gunter, AMS3 E.N. Whitmire, ATAN C.M. Goetz, AOAN R.L. Steen
Sangley Point, Philippines 5 inch rocket ignited on wing, wing destroyed, a/c crashed into water in Scarborough Shoals.
28-Apr-67 VP-4 P-3 LT C.D. Burton, LTJG A.T. Lasater, LTJG J.N. Lloyd, LTJG D.D. Summers, AT1 J.S. Harris, ADJ2 R.A. Grubb, AE3 E.W. Boyle, AX3 R.L. Crist, AO3 M.B. Hansen, ATR3 F.G. McCall, AX3 B.E. Simmons, ADJ3 C.W. White
Japan Lost at sea. BUNO 151365.
14-Dec-67 VP-42 P2V LCDR M.L. Howard PPC, LTJG G.A. Klessig, LTJG K.C. McCoy, LTJG P.D. Stewart, AE1 B.H. Mallams NAS Kodiak passenger, AD1 E.D. Rouse, AT1 T.L. Wood, AE2 D.A. Armour, AT2 V. Muti, ADR3 R.T. Cole, AO3 J.P. Franklin, AW3 R.O. Wadley, AN T.D. Edwards NAS Kodiak passenger, G.W. Lotze Army Specialist 5th, passenger
Mt. Fair Weather, Alaska Crashed on Sea Otter Glacier, approximately 125 miles NW of Juneau. Wreckage not found until 1982
16-Jan-68 VP-48 P-3 LCDR F.Jr. Troub, LT F.W. Gustafson, LTJG J.H. Bortis, LTJG J.E. Brewton, AT1 R.N. Whiting, AE2 O.C. Dorst, AME2 T.L. Dugger, AX2 T.F. Priset, AX2 M.J. Seaman, AE3 W.A. Heinrich, AOAN L.D. Falk, AN J.R. Wagner
Japan Crashed into mountain descending into Iwakuni. BUNO 152144. Crew 11.
6-Feb-68 VP-26 P-3 LCDR R.F. Meglio PPC, LTJG R.A. Huss, LTJG T.P. Jones Tacco, LTJG L.M. Travis, AXC D.F. Burnett, AOC D.L. Gallagher, AX1 B.W. McGhee, ADR1 J.C. Newman, AE1 M.C. Thompson, AMH2 H.E. McKay, AX3 A. Chapa, AX3 W.F. Farris
China Sea Lost at sea.off Phu Quoc Island, South Vietnam.  Crew 8. BUNO 153440.
1-Apr-68 VP-26 P-3 LTJG F.E. Hand, LTJG B.J. Mathison, LTJG S.M. Mclellan PPC, LTJG M.J. Purcell, AXC D.E. Kulacz, AT1 K.L. Crist, AE1 D.F. Wood, AX1 A.G. Yoximer, AME2 D.W. Burnside, AO2 W.S. Cutting, ADJ2 E.O. Wynder, AX3 D.L. Lawrence
China Sea Lost at sea, off Phu Quoc Island, South Vietnam. Crew 1. BUNO 153445.
5-Apr-68 VP-6 P-3  LT F. Cornet, LT R.S. Stoltz, AMS2 B.C. Leach, AX2 K.P. McHale, ATR2 R.A. Norris, AO2 L. Poplin, AN R.W. Fitzpatrick, AN P.E. Hart
 		NAS Naha, Okinawa. Lost at sea,  2705N 13000E. BUNO 151350.
6-Mar-69 VP-31 P-3 LT E.L. Jr. Bates, LTJG J.E. Jr. Martin, LTJG L.D. Ray, AW1 T.P. Frichtinger, ADJ1 A. Hutchinson, AT1 M.W. Mertz
Lemoore, California Hard landing-a/c fire. BUNO 152765.
3-Aug-70 VP-17 P-3 LT T.D. Bailing PPC, LT N.L. Johnson Tacco, LTJG H.J. McGreevey Nav, ADJ1 A. Ordonia, ADJ1 J.D. Shelton, AW3 J.D. Maas, ATN3 C.L. Morrison, AW3 J.W. Schmitz, AW3 M.A. Silvers, AW3 B.E. Weaver
Nevada In-flight explosion. Possible lighting strike. Crew 9 BUNO 152159.
26-May-72 VP-31 P-3 LCDR T.R. Cook, Major B.G. Parrish, LT T.E. Brunk, LTJG J.T. Becker, LTJG R.A. Nelson, ADJ1 R.C. Hamelin, ADJ2 M.E. Hamlin, AMS2 W.S. Lasko
In California Aircraft disappeared. BUNO 152155.
3-Jun-72 VP-44 P-3  LCDR R.L. Mendenhall, LT M.H. Cheek, LTJG E.B. Titcomb, LTJG M.J. Whittig, AWCS M.T. Clay, AE1 L.B. Comeau, AW2 J.F. Crocker, AZ2 T.J. Kiley, ADJ2 S.P. Russell, AW2 C.O. Wallace, AT3 J.S. Janssen, AW3 S.K. Peterson, AO3 M.E. Ryan, AWAN R.E. Jr. Standley
Morocco Crashed into mountain. BUNO 152182.
15-Mar-73 VP-10 P-3 LCDR J.E. Boyer, LT G.R. Caloway, ADJC J. Sullivan, ADJ1 W.C. Clendenning, AW2 R.L. Walker
NAS Brunswick Water impact. BUNO 152749
12-Apr-73 VP-47 P-3  LT S.A. Schwarting Pilot, LTJG L.H. Kerkoff Co-pilot, ENS W.B. Stewart Third Pilot, ADJC J. McDowell FE, AE1 W. Russey
NAS Moffett Field. Mid-air collision with a NASA Convair 660. BUNO 157322.
11-Dec-77 VP -11 P-3 LTJG J.C. Ingles, LTJG F.X. McKeone, LTJG M.J. Rowe, LTJG K.B. Williams, LTJG R. III Williamson, ADC W.D. Westland, AW1 F. Jr. Woodall, AO2 M.L. Brown, AW2 C.M. Jr. Cantrell, AMS2 W.T. Kiess, AT2 G.L. Nesbitt, AW3 M.B. James, AX3 B.D. Payne
Canary Islands. Crashed into mountain. Crew 6. BUNO 151380.
* 26-Apr-78 VP-23 P-3 LT D.G. Schwerstein PPC, LTJG M. Dziubak, Unknown Elmore, Unknown Hasselbacher, Unknown Hayes, Unknown Putnam, Unknown  Affield
Lajes, Azores Water impact. BUNO 152724.
22-Sep-78 VP-8 P-3 LCDR F.W. Dupont, Jr, LTJG D.E. Merz, LTJG G.D. Nuttelman, LTJG E.A. Smith, ADC L.R. Miller, AW3 J.A. Piepkorn, AWAN P.G. Schulz
Paris, Maine Wing separation in flight. BUNO 152757.
26-Oct-78 VP-9 P-3 LCDR J.C. Grigsby, AE2 H.R. Miller, AW3 J.D. Brooner, AWAN R.M. Garcia, AWAN R.P. Rodrigues
Adak, Alaska Engine overspeed and fire, subsequent ditching. BUNO 159892.
27-Jun-79 VP-22 P-3 LTJG T.J. Madigan TACCO, ADC J.J. Danieluk FE, AW1 K.J. Benshoff ACCOUSTICS, PH2 J.A. Keller PAX, AT3 R.E. Lavalleur RADIO Cubi Pt. Engine failure with subsequent fire. BUNO 154596
17-Apr-80 VP-50 P-3 LT A.R. Glenny, LTJG P. Conroy, AW1 S.R. Buchanan, AMS1 N.L. Scates, AD1 J.H. Sharp, AT2 T.J. Delviscio
Pago Pago A/C struck tram wires. BUNO 158213.
16-Jun-83 VP-1 P-3 LCDR J. Moseley, LT M. Gallagher, LTJG R. Bruno, LTJG R. Coulter, LTJG M. Lunde, AE1 S. Phipps, AE1 R. Wilson, AW2 A. Castillo, AW2 R. Lipschutz, AT2 B. Sparrow, AW2 B. Sunde, AX3 C. Chambers, AO3 L. Roth, AWAN D. Stringer
Hawaii Crashed into mountain. BUNO 152720.
21-Mar-91 VP-50 P-3 LCDR R.A. Nemecek, LCDR S.A. Tisdale, LT R.L. Carmody, LT M. Hamilton, LT N.W. Metcalf, LT D.L. Redmond, LT J.A. Williamson, LTJG D.G. Chaikin, LTJG M.B. Cox, LTJG J.B. Shields, AMH1 J.W. Dyer, AD1 D.J. Heikkinen, AW1 T.M. Jr. McNerney, AD2 R.D. Beckner, AO2 J. Cavuoto,