Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Iwakuni AFB: 6 killed

Date & Time: Apr 22, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84663
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Iwakuni - Iwakuni
MSN:
84663
Location:
Iwakuni AFB
Chūgoku
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training sortie at Iwakuni AFB. While over the Aki-nada Sea, the aircraft suffered an engine failure. The pilot in command lost control of the airplane that crashed into the sea few km off the airbase. All six occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5S Mariner off Amami Island: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84662
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Amami (Amami-Ōshima Island)
Kyūshū
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training flight in the region of the Amami Islands. Upon landing on sea, the seaplane overturned and sank. All seven crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5A Mariner off Sasebo

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
122077
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
122077
Location:
Sasebo
Kyūshū
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
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.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner into the South China Sea: 12 killed

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84769
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
84769
Location:
South China Sea
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
The seaplane was returning to its base following a maritime patrol flight off the Korean coast. While overflying the South China Sea, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances about 250 km east of Hong Kong. The aircraft sank and was lost and all 12 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Galveston: 9 killed

Date & Time: Feb 10, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84704
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Galveston
Texas
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 maritime patrol flight over the Gulf of Mexico, the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances off the Texas coasts. Debris were found few days later on a beach near Galveston. All nine crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5S Mariner off North Island NAS: 10 killed

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84770
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
North Island-Halsey Field NAS (San Diego)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The crew was apparently involved in a maritime patrol flight from North Island-Halsey Field NAS, San Diego. Shortly after takeoff, the seaplane encountered strong winds, causing a wing to drop and hit the water surface. The aircraft went out of control and crashed, killing all ten crew members.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Colón: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84655
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Colón
Colón
Country:
Panama
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
En route, while cruising over the Caribbean Sea, the crew declared an emergency and informed ground about a fire on board. While descending to Coco Solo AFB located in Colón, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames into the Caribbean Sea some 21 km off shore. All nine crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Renton

Date & Time: May 6, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
59172
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Seattle - Renton
Location:
Renton
Washington
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:
While being ferried across Lake Washington from Naval Air Station, Seattle to the Boeing seaplane ramp at Renton, Washington, where it was intended to be placed in storage. During a power taxi to the Boeing ramp, rapidly changing wind conditions contributed to a collision between the boat and an underwater obstruction, causing it to capsize and sink. While the crew escaped uninjured, the aircraft sank by 71 feet deep.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner in Jacksonville: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 10, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84772
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Jacksonville - Jacksonville
Location:
Jacksonville-Towers Field NAS
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On final approach to Jacksonville-Towers Field NAS, following a maritime patrol flight, the seaplane was too low, hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located few hundred yards short of runway. Two crew members were killed while five others were injured.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner Flying Boat off Qingdao: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
84606
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Qingdao
Shandong
Country:
China
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from the Qingdao Bay, while climbing, the aircraft caught fire, exploded and crashed into the sea. A crew member was killed while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Explosion of a JATO bottle just after rotation.
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