Martin PBM Mariner crash, Jan 18, 1953 (9 killed), Nan'ao...
Martin PBM Mariner accident on January 18, 1953 near Nan'ao Island (Swatow Island) Guangdong, China with 9 fatalities.
- Date: January 18, 1953
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: Nan'ao Island (Swatow Island) Guangdong, China
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A US Navy Martin PBM Mariner was taking off from rough seas off Swatow Island, Guangdong, after a rescue mission. It went out of control and crashed, and nine people were killed.