Martin P5M-2 Marlin crash, Jul 13, 1953 (7 killed), Virgi...
Martin P5M-2 Marlin accident on July 13, 1953 near Virginia Beach Virginia, United States with 7 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure.
- Date: July 13, 1953
- Aircraft: Martin P5M-2 Marlin
- Location: Virginia Beach Virginia, United States
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure
A US Navy Martin Marlin on a training sortie from NAS Norfolk lost an engine and then lost control. It crashed into the sea off Cape Henry, north of Virginia Beach. All seven crew members were killed.