NC824M

On December 20, 1935 at 12:00 AM, NC824M experienced a crash involving Sikorsky S-42, operated by Pan American World Airways - PAA, with the event recorded near Port of Spain All Trinidad and Tobago.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

25 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 22 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 12.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 20, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.

On landing in the harbor of Port of Spain, Trinidad Island, the seaplane aircraft went out of control and sunk rapidly. At least three passengers were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration NC824M, MSN 4202, year of manufacture 1935.