Narrative:
The Aeromarine 75 flying boat named "Columbus" was en route between Key West and Havana when it force landed at sea following engine trouble.
The flying boat was damaged by 10-15 feet waves and the hull began to fill with water. The survivors were rescued by ferry ship HM Flagler.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 13 January 1923 |
| Type: | Aeromarine 75 |
| Operator: | Aeromarine Airways |
| Registration: | registration unknown |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 7 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 9 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 32 km (20 mls) N off Havana, Cuba ( Atlantic Ocean)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | International Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Key West Harbor, FL, United States of America |
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The Aeromarine 75 flying boat named "Columbus" was en route between Key West and Havana when it force landed at sea following engine trouble.
The flying boat was damaged by 10-15 feet waves and the hull began to fill with water. The survivors were rescued by ferry ship HM Flagler.
Classification:
Ditching
Sources:
» "Aviation" magazine of January 22, 1923Photos
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