Martin P5M-2 Marlin

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127712

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Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Pacific Ocean some 350 miles southwest of San Diego while conducting a maritime patrol flight. Few debris were found floating on water and all 13 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Martin P5M-2 Marlin in Philippines: 12 killed

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1962

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135478

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While on a patrol flight over the Philippines, the seaplane struck the slope of a mountain and was completely destroyed. All 12 crew members were killed.

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It is believed the accident was the consequence of a navigation error.

Crash of a Martin P5M-2S Marlin on Montague Island: 10 killed

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1961

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140144

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Mountains

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Kodiak - Kodiak

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Montague Island

Alaska

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The seaplane (VP-45) departed Kodiak that day on a maritime patrol flight over the gulf of Alaska. While cruising at low height in limited visibility, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the south part of the Montague Island. The wreckage was found a day later and all 10 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin P5M-2 Marlin off Whidbey Island NAS: 9 killed

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1960 at 1200 LT

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135498

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Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field)

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Training

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Whidbey Island - Whidbey Island

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Washington

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The crew was involved in a local training mission at Whidbey Island NAS when a bomb attached under the right wing exploded in mid-air. The right wing detached and the aircraft crashed into the sea off the NAS. All nine crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin P5M-2 Marlin on Jeju Island: 10 killed

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1959

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135535

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The crew was engaged in a maritime patrol flight over the China Sea. While cruising over the Jeju Island, the seaplane struck the slope of Mt Hallasan. The aircraft was totally destroyed upon impact and all ten crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin P5M-2 Marlin off Norfolk: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1959

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Landing (descent or approach)

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135529

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Training

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Norfolk - Norfolk

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Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS

Virginia

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En route, the crew reported that the right engine failed and elected to return to Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS. On approach, the left engine failed as well and the airplane stalled and crashed into the Willoughby Bay. Four crew members were killed while six others were seriously injured.

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Double engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Martin P5M-1 Marlin at Iwakuni AFB: 8 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1958

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130269

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Takeoff (climb)

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Crashed shortly after takeoff from Iwakuni AFB, killing 8 of 11 crew members.

Crash of a Martin P5M-1 Marlin near Corpus Christi: 8 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1957

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130291

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Corpus Christi – Alameda

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Corpus Christi

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