Corpus Christi – Alameda
Flight / Schedule
Corpus Christi – Alameda
Aircraft
Martin P5M-2 MarlinRegistration
130291
Operator
United States Navy - USNDate
December 9, 1957 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Corpus Christi Texas
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
27.7128°, -97.3234°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On December 9, 1957 at 12:00 AM, Corpus Christi – Alameda experienced a crash involving Martin P5M-2 Marlin, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near Corpus Christi Texas.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.
9 people were known to be on board, 8 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 88.9%.
Crew on board: 9, crew fatalities: 8, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Few minutes after its takeoff from Corpus Christi, the seaplane suffered an engine explosion. The airplane went out of control and crashed in flames about 18,5 miles from Corpus Christi. A crew member was seriously injured while eight other occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 130291.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 27.7128°, -97.3234°.
Fatalities
Total
8
Crew
8
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Few minutes after its takeoff from Corpus Christi, the seaplane suffered an engine explosion. The airplane went out of control and crashed in flames about 18,5 miles from Corpus Christi. A crew member was seriously injured while eight other occupants were killed.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
9
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
88.9%
Known people on board: 9
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Corpus Christi – Alameda
Operator
United States Navy - USNFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Martin P5M-2 MarlinRegistration
130291
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