Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 26 December 1962
Aircraft Type: Martin P5M-1 Marlin
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 127712
Location: 560 km SW off San Diego, CA, USA –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: The aircraft itself, specifically its flight control systems, navigation equipment, or engine.The aircraft itself, specifically its flight control systems, navigation equipment, or engine.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft, operating a routine patrol flight over the Pacific Ocean, experienced an unexpected loss of aircraft during its flight. The aircraft was detected missing and subsequently searched extensively.A commercial aircraft, operating a routine patrol flight over the Pacific Ocean, experienced an unexpected loss of aircraft during its flight. The aircraft was detected missing and subsequently searched extensively.
Description
Lost at sea during a routine patrol flight over the Pacific Ocean.
Source of Information
http://joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries14.htmlhttp://joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries14.htmlPrimary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or navigational error during the flight.Possible mechanical failure or navigational error during the flight.Share on:
