Seattle - Renton
Flight / Schedule
Seattle - Renton
Aircraft
Martin PBM MarinerRegistration
59172
Operator
United States Navy - USNDate
May 6, 1949 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Renton Washington
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
47.4799°, -122.2034°
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
On May 6, 1949 at 12:00 AM, Seattle - Renton experienced a crash involving Martin PBM Mariner, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near Renton Washington.
The flight was categorized as ferry and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is other causes. While being ferried across Lake Washington from Naval Air Station, Seattle to the Boeing seaplane ramp at Renton, Washington, where it was intended to be placed in storage. During a power taxi to the Boeing ramp, rapidly changing wind conditions contributed to a collision between the boat and an underwater obstruction, causing it to capsize and sink. While the crew escaped uninjured, the aircraft sank by 71 feet deep.
Aircraft reference details include registration 59172.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 47.4799°, -122.2034°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While being ferried across Lake Washington from Naval Air Station, Seattle to the Boeing seaplane ramp at Renton, Washington, where it was intended to be placed in storage. During a power taxi to the Boeing ramp, rapidly changing wind conditions contributed to a collision between the boat and an underwater obstruction, causing it to capsize and sink. While the crew escaped uninjured, the aircraft sank by 71 feet deep.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Seattle - Renton
Operator
United States Navy - USNFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Martin PBM MarinerRegistration
59172
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