Martin P5M-2 Marlin

Historical safety data and incident record for the Martin P5M-2 Marlin aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.2/10

Total Incidents

14

Total Fatalities

115

Incident History

December 26, 1962 13 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Pacific Ocean All World

Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Pacific Ocean some 350 miles southwest of San Diego while conducting a maritime patrol flight. Few debris were found floating on water and all 13 occupants were killed.

August 2, 1962 12 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Philippines All Philippines

While on a patrol flight over the Philippines, the seaplane struck the slope of a mountain and was completely destroyed. All 12 crew members were killed.

September 22, 1961 10 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Montague Island Alaska

The seaplane (VP-45) departed Kodiak that day on a maritime patrol flight over the gulf of Alaska. While cruising at low height in limited visibility, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the south part of the Montague Island. The wreckage was found a day later and all 10 crew members were killed.

February 11, 1960 9 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field) Washington

The crew was involved in a local training mission at Whidbey Island NAS when a bomb attached under the right wing exploded in mid-air. The right wing detached and the aircraft crashed into the sea off the NAS. All nine crew members were killed.

April 9, 1959 10 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Jeju Jeju (<U+C81C><U+C8FC><U+B3C4>)

The crew was engaged in a maritime patrol flight over the China Sea. While cruising over the Jeju Island, the seaplane struck the slope of Mt Hallasan. The aircraft was totally destroyed upon impact and all ten crew members were killed.

January 27, 1959 4 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS Virginia

En route, the crew reported that the right engine failed and elected to return to Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS. On approach, the left engine failed as well and the airplane stalled and crashed into the Willoughby Bay. Four crew members were killed while six others were seriously injured.

April 6, 1958 8 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Iwakuni AFB Chugoku

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Iwakuni AFB, killing 8 of 11 crew members.

December 9, 1957 8 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Corpus Christi Texas

Few minutes after its takeoff from Corpus Christi, the seaplane suffered an engine explosion. The airplane went out of control and crashed in flames about 18,5 miles from Corpus Christi. A crew member was seriously injured while eight other occupants were killed.

November 11, 1956 4 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Lajes Azores Islands

November 9, 1956 10 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Atlantic Ocean All World

The crew left Hamilton-Kindley Field Airport at 1827LT for a maritime patrol flight. En route, by night and poor weather conditions (heavy rain falls), the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed into the ocean not far from a Liberian freighter. All ten occupants were killed when the aircraft sank and was lost. It is believed that an engine failed and/or caught fire during climb. Crew: P3c Wendell Frederick Beverly, P3c Billy Gene Comer, P3c Jesse William Grable, P3c Richard Woods Montgomery, Lt Charles William Patterson, P2c Lyle Freeman Quimby, Lt Cyrus Eugene Reid Jr., Airman Bobbie Lee Sanders, Cdr John Milton Sweeney, P1c Robert Wayne Taylor.

April 9, 1955 4 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Norfolk Virginia

During a night takeoff in Willoughby Bay, the seaplane crashed into a seawall at NAS Norfolk. Four crew members were killed and four others were injured.

September 28, 1954 12 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Sangley Point AFB (Manila) Metro Manila

While taking off from the bay adjacent to Sangley Point AFB, the seaplane went out of control and crashed, killing all 12 crew members. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor due to bad weather conditions and it was reported that the lighting system was out of order.

May 21, 1954 4 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Pacific Ocean All World

While cruising about 400 miles east of Hawaii, the crew informed ground about a dual engine failure and the captain attempted to ditch the aircraft. Six crew members were rescued while four others were killed. The aircraft sank and was lost.

July 13, 1953 7 Fatalities

United States Navy - USN

Virginia Beach Virginia

The crew was completing a training sortie from NAS Norfolk. En route, an engine failed and control was lost. The airplane crashed off Cape Henry, north of Virginia Beach. All seven crew members were killed.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.

Primary Operators (by incidents)