S3 Viking History

BuNo: 159740
Location: USS Nimitz near San Diego, CA
Date: Fri 21-Jul-1995
Cause: Pilot/COTAC Error
Findings: July 21, 1995: At 1635 Hours, Crashed off USS Nimitz into Pacific Ocean 135 miles off San Diego. ASW training, aircraft departed controlled flight and impacted water. Crew of 4 ejected.
Command never sent copies to JAG.
(Low over water, pulled up, and possible stalled the aircraft?)
Cause of mishap: Pilot/COTAC error
Source: Naval Safety Center (Redacted copy of the report)