Crash of a Martin PBM-5S Mariner near Iwakuni AFB: 14 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84782
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Sangley Point - Iwakuni
MSN:
84782
YOM:
1945
Location:
Iwakuni AFB
Chūgoku
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
While approaching Iwakuni AFB by night, the airplane hit the slope of a mountain and disintegrated on impact. All 14 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5S on Mt Mariveles: 13 killed

Date & Time: Aug 7, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84774
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Sangley Point - Sangley Point
MSN:
84774
YOM:
1945
Location:
Mt Mariveles
Bataan
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
The seaplane left Sangley Point AFB in the day on a maritime patrol flight. En route, following an engine failure, the crew contacted his base, cancelled the mission and elected to return to Sangley Point AFB. While flying back in poor weather conditions with one engine inoperative, the airplane hit the slope of Mt Mariveles located 53 km west of Manila. All 13 crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure and low visibility caused by poor weather conditions.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5S2 Mariner on Paengyong-do Island: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
59277
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
59277
YOM:
1945
Location:
Paengyong-do Island
Incheon (인천)
Country:
South Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While performing a maritime patrol flight over the Yellow Sea, the aircraft was attacked by the pilots of two Chinese AF MiG-15. The pilot-in-command was able to evacuate the combat zone and completed an emergency landing on the Paengyong-do Island. Two crew members were killed while two others were seriously injured. The aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Attacked by two Chinese AF MiG-15.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5G Mariner off Port Angeles: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 27, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84740
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Port Angeles – Prince Rupert
MSN:
84740
YOM:
1945
Location:
Port Angeles
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Port Angeles, while climbing to a height of 250 feet, the seaplane stalled and crashed into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Jg R. J. Tomozer,
AL1 B. Moore,
AL2 B. E. Woodard,
T/Sgt H. P. Colbeck.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner in Hong Kong: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84682
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
84682
YOM:
1945
Location:
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Hong Kong, the seaplane stalled and crashed into the Kowloon Bay. Four crew members were killed while seven others were injured.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Halsey Field NAS: 11 killed

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
59223
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
North Island - North Island
MSN:
59223
YOM:
1944
Location:
North Island-Halsey Field NAS (San Diego)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a training mission when the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances about 7 miles off North Island-Halsey Field NAS. All 11 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Iwakuni AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84622
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Iwakuni - Iwakuni
MSN:
84622
YOM:
1945
Location:
Iwakuni AFB
Chūgoku
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
14
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Following a maritime patrol flight, the crew attempted to land at Iwakuni AFB when, on final approach, the crew encountered strong cross winds. While landing on rough seas, the seaplane went out of control and sank few hundred yards off shore. Four crew members were killed while ten others were rescued.
Crew killed were:
Ad3 William M. Beckett,
Aoan Franklin D. Gaut,
Alc John M. Lindsey Jr.,
Atan Dale A. Poole.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5S Mariner off Key West: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
98610
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Key West - Key West
MSN:
98610
Location:
Key West
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Key West NAS, while climbing, the seaplane stalled and crashed few hundred yards off shore. All eight crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5S Mariner on Okurokami Island: 12 killed

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84691
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
84691
Location:
Okurokami Island
Chūgoku
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
While descending to Iwakuni AFB in poor weather conditions, the seaplane hit the slope of a mountain and crashed on the Okurokami Island located about 15 km east of the airfield. All 12 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Manila: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
85148
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Manila
Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the seaplane landed hard on the bay off Manila. On touchdown, the aircraft went out of control and sank. Three crew members were killed and five others were rescuers. The airplane was lost.
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