Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 14 June 1951
Aircraft Type: Martin PBM-5 Mariner
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 85148
Location: Manila Bay –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 18
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and control systems.Aircraft engine and control systems.
Category: Accident
The Mariner, a commercial aircraft, crashed and burned in Manila Bay. Fifteen occupants were rescued before the aircraft sank.The Mariner, a commercial aircraft, crashed and burned in Manila Bay. Fifteen occupants were rescued before the aircraft sank.
Description
The Mariner crashed and burned in Manila Bay. Fifteen occupants were rescued before it sank.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff or flight.Mechanical failure during takeoff or flight.Share on:
