Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Kerama Islands: 12 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 8, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
59023
Survivors:
No
MSN:
59023
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
While conducting a night maritime patrol flight, the seaplane apparently crashed into the Sea off the Kerama Islands. No trace of the aircraft nor the 12 crew members was found. It is believed the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire.
