Crash of a Martin PBM-5A Mariner off Middelharnis

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1957 at 1110 LT
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Registration:
16-305
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Survivors:
Yes
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Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
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Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For undetermined reason, the seaplane landed hard on the Haringvliet off Middelharnis. On impact, the tail broke off and the airplane came to rest and sank. All seven crew members were injured and evacuated.