Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 15 January 1921
Aircraft Type: Aeromarine 75
Owner/operator: Aeromarine Airways
Location: Havana harbour –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The flying boat itself.The flying boat itself.
Category: Other

A flying boat named ‘Santa Maria’ experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe storm and crashed into the rocks near Havana harbour.A flying boat named ‘Santa Maria’ experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe storm and crashed into the rocks near Havana harbour.
Description
The flying boat named “Santa Maria” broke away from mooring in Havana harbour during a storm and crashed onto rocks.
Primary Cause
Severe storm conditions and loss of control due to turbulent weather.Severe storm conditions and loss of control due to turbulent weather.Share on: