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Aircraft Fire and Crash on Tobago Island (2-P-22)

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On January 20, 1955, a Martin PBM Mariner (registration 2-P-22) operated by Argentinian Navy - Armada Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Trinidad Island, Trinidad and Tobago in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An engine caught fire in flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft en route to Argentina experienced an in-flight engine fire, forcing an emergency landing on Tobago Island. The plane was severely damaged but no one was injured. It was later destroyed by fire during repair efforts.

Incident Overview and Emergency Landing An aircraft was being delivered to Argentina when an engine caught fire during the flight. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, and the aircraft crashed on Tobago Island. The crash caused serious damage to the aircraft, but there were no injuries reported among those on board. ## Subsequent Damage and Disposition After the crash, the aircraft was transferred to the United States for repair. However, the aircraft was later destroyed by fire and deemed irreparable. The official investigation identified the in-flight engine fire as the probable cause of the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jan 1955 Martin PBM Mariner accident near Trinidad Island, Trinidad and Tobago?

An aircraft en route to Argentina experienced an in-flight engine fire, forcing an emergency landing on Tobago Island. The plane was severely damaged but no one was injured. It was later destroyed by fire during repair efforts.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jan 1955 Martin PBM Mariner accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jan 1955 involved a Martin PBM Mariner, registration 2-P-22, operated by Argentinian Navy - Armada Argentina, at Trinidad Island, Trinidad and Tobago.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine caught fire in flight.

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