Martin P5M-2 Marlin crash, Jan 27, 1959 (4 killed), Norfo...
Martin P5M-2 Marlin accident on January 27, 1959 near Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS Virginia, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: The cause was a...
- Date: January 27, 1959
- Aircraft: Martin P5M-2 Marlin
- Location: Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS Virginia, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The cause was a double engine failure in flight.
A US Navy Martin P 5M 2 Marlin crashed into Willoughby Bay after its right engine failed en route and its left engine failed on approach to Norfolk Chambers Field NAS in Virginia. Four crew members were killed and six others were seriously injured. The cause was a double engine failure in flight.