Martin PBM Mariner crash, Jul 9, 1945 (12 killed), Sargas...
Martin PBM Mariner accident on July 9, 1945 near Sargasso Sea, World with 12 fatalities. Cause: It is believed the aircraft suffered an explosion in...
- Date: July 9, 1945
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: Sargasso Sea, World
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: It is believed the aircraft suffered an explosion in flight or a major technical failure.
A United States Navy Martin PBM Mariner on a night training flight from Banana River disappeared over the Atlantic on 9 July 1945. No trace of the aircraft or its 12 crew was found.