Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 5 May 1954
Aircraft Type: Martin PBM-5 Mariner
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 59106
Location: near Carricitos –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces and structural integrity of the aircraft.Aircraft control surfaces and structural integrity of the aircraft.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control and crashed into a steep mountain ridge near Carricitos. The incident resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding terrain.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control and crashed into a steep mountain ridge near Carricitos. The incident resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding terrain.
Description
Crashed into mountain ridge near Carricitos.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions and terrain.Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions and terrain.Share on:
