Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 28 September 1954
Aircraft Type: Martin P5M-1 Marlin
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 127697
Location: Sangley Point Naval Station (NSP) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 12 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Aircraft Navigation SystemAircraft Navigation System
Category: Accident
A night patrol takeoff was disrupted due to reduced visibility and the presence of malfunctioning sealane light markers, leading to a navigational error and subsequent collision with the shoreline.A night patrol takeoff was disrupted due to reduced visibility and the presence of malfunctioning sealane light markers, leading to a navigational error and subsequent collision with the shoreline.
Description
Visibility was greatly reduced as the Martin Marlin prepared for a night patrol takeoff. Also, many sealane light markers were out. They began their takeoff run, got off course, fired all four jato bottles and ran into the shoreline.
Source of Information
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Reduced visibility and malfunctioning sealane light markers caused a navigational error.Reduced visibility and malfunctioning sealane light markers caused a navigational error.Share on:
