ASN Aircraft accident Aeromarine 75 registration unknown Havana, Cuba
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Date:Saturday 13 January 1923
Type:Silhouette image of generic ae75 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
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)
Phase: En route (ENR)
Nature:International Scheduled Passenger
Departure airport:Key West Harbor, FL, United States of America
Destination airport:?
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.

Classification:
Ditching

Sources:
» "Aviation" magazine of January 22, 1923


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