Martin PBM Mariner crash, Nov 25, 1951 (4 killed), Iwakun...
Martin PBM Mariner accident on November 25, 1951 near Iwakuni AFB Chūgoku, Japan with 4 fatalities. Cause: The seaplane went out of control in strong...
- Date: November 25, 1951
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: Iwakuni AFB Chūgoku, Japan
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The seaplane went out of control in strong crosswinds while landing on rough seas.
The US Navy Martin PBM Mariner was returning to Iwakuni from a maritime patrol and attempted to land in strong crosswinds. It went out of control on the rough sea surface and sank a few hundred yards off shore. Four crew members were killed and the others were rescued.