Martin PBM Mariner crash, Nov 2, 1941 (12 killed), Krísuv...
Martin PBM Mariner accident on November 2, 1941 near Krísuvík Southern Peninsula, Iceland with 12 fatalities. Cause: A visual approach was attempted in...
- Date: November 2, 1941
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: Krísuvík Southern Peninsula, Iceland
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: A visual approach was attempted in poor weather when no instruments were available.
A United States Navy Martin PBM Mariner on a maritime patrol struck a mountain slope near Krísuvík, Iceland, on 2 November 1941 while descending toward Keflavik in poor weather. All 12 crew were killed.