1951-11-27: Martin PBM Mariner (59223) — United States Navy - USN — North Island-Halsey Field NAS (San Diego), United States of America

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An aircraft crashed during a training mission approximately 7 miles from North Island-Halsey Field NAS, resulting in the loss of all 11 people on board.

What happened

During a scheduled training flight, an aircraft went down in an area located roughly 7 miles away from North Island-Halsey Field NAS. The exact nature of the event remains undetermined as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances.

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was being operated as part of a training mission. There were no survivors of the impact, with a total of 11 fatalities recorded among the crew members on board.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash have not been established, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and impact remain unidentified.