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Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Kaneohe NAS: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
59015
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Kaneohe - Kaneohe
MSN:
59015
Location:
Kaneohe Bay NAS
Hawaii
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:
While on a training flight, the seaplane went out of control and crashed two miles off Kanehoe NAS, killing all eight crew members.
Probable cause:
It appears the lost of control was caused by an engine failure.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Kaneohe NAS: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 25, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
59017
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
59017
Location:
Kaneohe Bay NAS
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While attempting to land at Kaneohe NAS, the seaplane hit the water surface, bounced, nosed down and sunk. Six crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-3D Mariner off Oahu Island: 9 killed

Date & Time: Oct 22, 1944 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
45287
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
45287
Location:
Oahu Island
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While on a maritime patrol flight, an engine failed. The captain attempted to ditch the aircraft but the seaplane hit the water surface, broke in two and sunk some 20 miles north of Oahu Island. All nine crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina off Makapuu Point: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 12, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
04445
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Kaneohe Bay – Alameda
Location:
Makapu'u Point (Oahu)
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Few minutes after its departure from Kaneohe Bay NAS, the seaplane crashed into the sea off Makapuu Point, Oahu. Seven crew members were injured while the captain was killed.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina off Mokapu'u Point: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
05027
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Mokapu'u Point (Oahu)
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances of Mokapu'u Point. Six crew members were killed while two others were rescued.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Hickam AFB

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1397
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1397
YOM:
1940
Location:
Hickam AFB
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on take off at Hickam Field, Honolulu. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina off Pearl Harbor: 9 killed

Date & Time: May 18, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
05018
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Pearl Harbour - Pearl Harbour
Location:
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While performing a training mission off Pearl Harbour, the seaplane went out of control and crashed into the sea. All nine crew members were killed.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina near Makapu'u: 9 killed

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
2487
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Kaneohe Bay - Kaneohe Bay
MSN:
390
YOM:
1941
Location:
Kaneohe Bay NAS
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
At the end of the day, the crew was returning to Kanehoe Bay NAS following a 12,3 hours maritime patrol mission off Hawaii. On approach, the visibility was low due to the night and poor weather conditions. As the captain thought by mistake he was approaching the Barber's Point Light where he was approaching the Makapu'u light located southernmost, he started the descent prematurely, causing the aircraft to hit the slope of a hill located near Makapu'u. All nine crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Error on part of the crew who mistook two different lights while approaching the Kaneohe Bay NAS. This misinterpretation engaged the aircraft in a premature descent and thus in an insufficient altitude. The lack of visibility caused by night and poor weather conditions, as well as a certain fatigue of the crew (duty above 12 hours) should be considered as a contributory factor.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Hickam AFB

Date & Time: Apr 1, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1398
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1398
YOM:
1940
Location:
Hickam AFB
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknow circumstances at Hickam Field, Pearl Harbour. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder off Hickam AFB

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
40-1431
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Hickam - Hickam
MSN:
1431
YOM:
1940
Location:
Hickam AFB
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Hickam AFB, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed into the sea. There were no casualties.
Crew:
Julian Jacobi.
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