84704
Flight / Schedule
84704
Aircraft
Martin PBM MarinerRegistration
84704
Operator
United States Navy - USNDate
February 10, 1950 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Galveston Texas
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
29.3872°, -94.9927°
Narrative Report
On February 10, 1950 at 12:00 AM, 84704 experienced a crash involving Martin PBM Mariner, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near Galveston Texas.
The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
9 people were known to be on board, 9 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 9, crew fatalities: 9, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
While performing a maritime patrol flight over the Gulf of Mexico, the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances off the Texas coasts. Debris were found few days later on a beach near Galveston. All nine crew members were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 84704.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 29.3872°, -94.9927°.
Fatalities
Total
9
Crew
9
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While performing a maritime patrol flight over the Gulf of Mexico, the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances off the Texas coasts. Debris were found few days later on a beach near Galveston. All nine crew members were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
9
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 9
Operational Details
Operator
United States Navy - USNFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Martin PBM MarinerRegistration
84704
