Incident Overview
Date: Monday 13 July 1953
Aircraft Type: Martin P5M-1 Marlin
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 126503
Location: off Cape Henry, VA, USA –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced an engine failure while operating off Cape Henry, Virginia. The aircraft subsequently ditched in the Chesapeake Bay.A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced an engine failure while operating off Cape Henry, Virginia. The aircraft subsequently ditched in the Chesapeake Bay.
Description
Ditched off Cape Henry after engine failure.
Source of Information
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