Martin PBM Mariner crash, May 6, 1949, Renton Washington
Martin PBM Mariner accident on May 6, 1949 near Renton Washington, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Collision with an underwater obstruction...
- Date: May 6, 1949
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: Renton Washington, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Collision with an underwater obstruction during taxi, in rapidly changing wind conditions
A US Navy Martin PBM Mariner (BuNo 59172) was being ferried across Lake Washington from NAS Seattle to Boeing's seaplane ramp at Renton, where it was to be placed in storage. During the taxi, a collision with an underwater obstruction in rapidly changing wind conditions caused it to capsize and sink. The crew escaped uninjured.