16-305
Flight / Schedule
16-305
Aircraft
Martin PBM MarinerRegistration
16-305
Date
November 22, 1957 at 11:10 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Middelharnis South Holland
Region
Europe • Netherlands
Coordinates
51.7576°, 4.1656°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On November 22, 1957 at 11:10 AM, 16-305 experienced a crash involving Martin PBM Mariner, operated by Royal Netherlands Navy - Marineluchtvaartdienst, with the event recorded near Middelharnis South Holland.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
7 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. For undetermined reason, the seaplane landed hard on the Haringvliet off Middelharnis. On impact, the tail broke off and the airplane came to rest and sank. All seven crew members were injured and evacuated.
Aircraft reference details include registration 16-305.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 51.7576°, 4.1656°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
For undetermined reason, the seaplane landed hard on the Haringvliet off Middelharnis. On impact, the tail broke off and the airplane came to rest and sank. All seven crew members were injured and evacuated.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
7
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
7
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 7
Operational Details
Flight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Europe • Netherlands
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Martin PBM MarinerRegistration
16-305