Martin PBM Mariner crash, Dec 30, 1946 (3 killed), Antarc...
Martin PBM Mariner accident on December 30, 1946 near Antarctica with 3 fatalities.
- Date: December 30, 1946
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: Antarctica
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
A U.S. Navy Martin PBM Mariner on a supply flight during Operation Highjump struck the ice and crashed on Thurston Island, Antarctica, on 30 December 1946. Three of the nine crew were killed, and six survived.