Sikorsky S-43 crash, Aug 2, 1937 (14 killed), Colón Colón
Sikorsky S-43 accident on August 2, 1937 near Colón Colón, Panama with 14 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure from a faulty fuel system, according to the...
- Date: August 2, 1937
- Aircraft: Sikorsky S-43
- Location: Colón Colón, Panama
- Fatalities: 14
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure from a faulty fuel system, according to the official board
The flying boat Santa Maria was descending toward Cristobal in rain when it went out of control and crashed into the sea a few kilometres offshore. All 14 people on board were killed, and the wreckage was found the following day.