Martin PBM Mariner crash, Jul 30, 1953 (10 killed), South...
Martin PBM Mariner accident on July 30, 1953 near South China Sea, World with 10 fatalities. Cause: Left engine fire in flight..
- Date: July 30, 1953
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: South China Sea, World
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Left engine fire in flight.
A US Navy PBM Mariner on a maritime patrol over the South China Sea reported a fire in its left engine and turned back for an emergency landing. The seaplane crashed into the sea, and ten crew members were killed. Five crew were rescued by a USCG Catalina.