NC14716 — accident record & aircraft history

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

January 8, 1945Accident
On final approach to Port of Spain, the seaplane hit the water surface some 1,5 mile short of the touchdown zone, overturned and sank. 23 occupants were killed while seven others were injured. Probable cause (official findings): The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was: - First Officer Cramer’s failure to realize his proximity to the water and to correct his attitude for a normal landing and, - the lack of adequate supervision by the Captain during the landing, resultin
Martin M.130 · 23 fatalities
The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was: - First Officer Cramer’s failure to realize his proximity to the water and to correct his attitude for a normal landing and, - the lack of adequate supervision by the Captain during the landing, resulting in the inadvertent flight into the water in excess of normal landing speed and in a… Full accident record