Martin PBM Mariner crash, Dec 12, 1944 (7 killed), Pacifi...
Martin PBM Mariner accident on December 12, 1944 near Pacific Ocean, World with 7 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft lost its orientation and ran short of...
- Date: December 12, 1944
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: Pacific Ocean, World
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft lost its orientation and ran short of fuel.
A US Navy PBM Mariner on maritime patrol over the Pacific lost its position, ran short of fuel and ditched about 380 km northeast of Hilo, Hawaii, on 12 December 1944. Seven crew were killed and three injured crew were rescued four days later.