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Safety history

• September 5, 1945Accident

  While performing a night training mission off San Diego, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that dove into the sea and sank. There were no survivors. Probable cause (official findings): Investigators reported that the loss of control could be the consequence of a faintness or vertigo on part of the pilot in command. Nevertheless, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty.

  Martin PBM Mariner · 13 fatalities

  Investigators reported that the loss of control could be the consequence of a faintness or vertigo on part of the pilot in command. Nevertheless, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. Full accident record