Martin PBM Mariner crash, Oct 11, 1957, Valkenburg AFB (L...
Martin PBM Mariner accident on October 11, 1957 near Valkenburg AFB (Leiden) South Holland, Netherlands with no fatalities. Cause: Power was lost on...
- Date: October 11, 1957
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: Valkenburg AFB (Leiden) South Holland, Netherlands
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Power was lost on one engine during final approach.
During an airshow demonstration at Valkenburg, the Mariner was approaching with one engine deliberately shut down. The second engine lost power on short final, and the aircraft stalled and slid along the runway. All five crew were slightly injured.