Crash of a Martin P5M-2 Marlin off Sangley Point AFB: 10 killed

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Sangley Point - Sangley Point
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training mission when a rocket fixed to the bottom of the right wing exploded while being ignited in flight. Out of control, the Marlin crashed into the sea off Sangley Point AFB, killing all 10 crew members.

Crash of a Martin P5M-2 Marlin into the Pacific Ocean: 13 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
127712
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
135478
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
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.
Probable cause:
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
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
140144
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Kodiak - Kodiak
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
135498
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Whidbey Island - Whidbey Island
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
135535
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
135529
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Norfolk - Norfolk
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
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.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure in flight.

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

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
130269
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
130291
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Corpus Christi – Alameda
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
Few minutes after its takeoff from Corpus Christi, the seaplane suffered an engine explosion. The airplane went out of control and crashed in flames about 18,5 miles from Corpus Christi. A crew member was seriously injured while eight other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine explosion during initial climb.