Port Angeles – Prince Rupert
Flight / Schedule
Port Angeles – Prince Rupert
Aircraft
Martin PBM MarinerRegistration
84740
MSN
84740
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
United States Navy - USNDate
May 27, 1952 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Port Angeles Washington
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
48.1181°, -123.4307°
Narrative Report
On May 27, 1952 at 12:00 AM, Port Angeles – Prince Rupert experienced a crash involving Martin PBM Mariner, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near Port Angeles Washington.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 4, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Port Angeles, while climbing to a height of 250 feet, the seaplane stalled and crashed into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. All four crew members were killed. Crew: Lt Jg R. J. Tomozer, AL1 B. Moore, AL2 B. E. Woodard, T/Sgt H. P. Colbeck.
Aircraft reference details include registration 84740, MSN 84740, year of manufacture 1945.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 48.1181°, -123.4307°.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
4
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Port Angeles, while climbing to a height of 250 feet, the seaplane stalled and crashed into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. All four crew members were killed. Crew: Lt Jg R. J. Tomozer, AL1 B. Moore, AL2 B. E. Woodard, T/Sgt H. P. Colbeck.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Port Angeles – Prince Rupert
Operator
United States Navy - USNFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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