Miami – San Juan – Port of Spain – Léopoldville

On January 8, 1945 at 09:16 PM, Miami – San Juan – Port of Spain – Léopoldville experienced a crash involving Martin M.130, 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 lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

30 people were known to be on board, 23 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 76.7%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 24, passenger fatalities: 20, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Port of Spain, the seaplane hit the water surface some 1,5 mile short of the touchdown zone, overturned and sank. 23 occupants were killed while seven others were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration NC14716, MSN 558, year of manufacture 1935.