84682

Shortly after takeoff from Hong Kong, the seaplane stalled and crashed into the Kowloon Bay. Four crew members were killed while seven others were injured.

Flight / Schedule

84682

Registration

84682

MSN

84682

Year of Manufacture

1945

Date

December 31, 1951 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Crash Location

Hong Kong Hong Kong

Region

Asia • China

Coordinates

22.2793°, 114.1629°

Narrative Report

On December 31, 1951 at 12:00 AM, 84682 experienced a crash involving Martin PBM Mariner, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near Hong Kong Hong Kong.

The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

11 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 36.4%.

Crew on board: 11, crew fatalities: 4, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from Hong Kong, the seaplane stalled and crashed into the Kowloon Bay. Four crew members were killed while seven others were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration 84682, MSN 84682, year of manufacture 1945.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 22.2793°, 114.1629°.

Fatalities

Total

4

Crew

4

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Hong Kong, the seaplane stalled and crashed into the Kowloon Bay. Four crew members were killed while seven others were injured.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

11

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

7

Fatality Rate

36.4%

Known people on board: 11

Operational Details

Flight Type

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

Asia • China

Aircraft Details

Registration

84682

MSN

84682

Year of Manufacture

1945