Corpus Christi - Seattle

On September 30, 1946 at 12:00 AM, Corpus Christi - Seattle experienced a crash involving Martin PBM Mariner, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near Corpus Christi NAS Texas.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 5 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

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

Shortly after takeoff from Corpus Christi NAS, while in initial climb, the seaplane stalled and crashed, killing all five crew members. They were performing a ferry flight to Seattle.

Aircraft reference details include registration 85145, MSN 85145.