84682
Flight / Schedule
84682
Aircraft
Martin PBM MarinerRegistration
84682
MSN
84682
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
United States Navy - USNDate
December 31, 1951 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight 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
Operator
United States Navy - USNFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Asia • China
Aircraft Details
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