Martin PBM Mariner crash, Dec 17, 1959 (5 killed), Fakfak...
Martin PBM Mariner accident on December 17, 1959 near Fakfak Special Region of West Papua, Indonesia with 5 fatalities.
- Date: December 17, 1959
- Aircraft: Martin PBM Mariner
- Location: Fakfak Special Region of West Papua, Indonesia
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Royal Netherlands Navy Martin PBM Mariner returning from a patrol out of Sorong crashed in Patipi Bay while trying to land off Fakfak, Indonesia. Five of the eight crew were killed and three were injured.