Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 January 1923
Aircraft Type: Aeromarine 75
Owner/operator: Aeromarine Airways
Location: 32 km N off Havana, Cuba –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: The flying boat’s hull.The flying boat’s hull.
Category: Accident
An Aeromarine 75 flying boat, the ‘Columbus,’ experienced a severe engine failure while flying between Key West and Havana. The aircraft was forced to land at sea due to intense waves, resulting in significant hull damage and water filling. Rescue was provided by the ferry ship HM Flagler.An Aeromarine 75 flying boat, the ‘Columbus,’ experienced a severe engine failure while flying between Key West and Havana. The aircraft was forced to land at sea due to intense waves, resulting in significant hull damage and water filling. Rescue was provided by the ferry ship HM Flagler.
Description
The Aeromarine 75 flying boat named “Columbus” was en route between Key West and Havana when it force landed at sea following engine trouble. The flying boat was damaged by 10-15 feet waves and the hull began to fill with water. The survivors were rescued by ferry ship HM Flagler.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and severe wave conditions.Engine failure and severe wave conditions.Share on:
