85148
Flight / Schedule
85148
Aircraft
Martin PBM MarinerRegistration
85148
Operator
United States Navy - USNDate
June 14, 1951 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Manila Metro Manila
Region
Asia • Philippines
Coordinates
14.5800°, 120.9855°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On June 14, 1951 at 12:00 AM, 85148 experienced a crash involving Martin PBM Mariner, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near Manila Metro Manila.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
8 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 37.5%.
Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. For unknown reason, the seaplane landed hard on the bay off Manila. On touchdown, the aircraft went out of control and sank. Three crew members were killed and five others were rescuers. The airplane was lost.
Aircraft reference details include registration 85148.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 14.5800°, 120.9855°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
For unknown reason, the seaplane landed hard on the bay off Manila. On touchdown, the aircraft went out of control and sank. Three crew members were killed and five others were rescuers. The airplane was lost.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
8
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
5
Fatality Rate
37.5%
Known people on board: 8
Operational Details
Operator
United States Navy - USNFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Asia • Philippines
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Martin PBM MarinerRegistration
85148
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