Crash of a Martin PBM-5A Mariner off Sasebo
Date & Time:
Nov 23, 1950
Operator:
Registration:
122077
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
122077
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The heavy seaplane was engaged in a training mission out from the USS Kearsarge. While landing into the bay off Sasebo, the aircraft landed hard, came to rest and sank. All nine crew members were rescued while the airplane was lost.
