Martin PBM Mariner crash, Jul 8, 1949 (9 killed), Colón C...
Martin PBM Mariner accident on July 8, 1949 near Colón Colón, Panama with 9 fatalities.
- Date: July 8, 1949
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: Colón Colón, Panama
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A US Navy Martin PBM Mariner developed an inflight fire while cruising over the Caribbean. While descending toward Coco Solo it went out of control and crashed in flames about 21 km offshore, killing all nine crew.