ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 342569
| Date: | Saturday 13 January 1923 |
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| Type: |  Aeromarine 75 |
| Owner/operator: | Aeromarine Airways |
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| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 9 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 32 km N off Havana, Cuba -
 Atlantic Ocean
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Key West Harbor, FL |
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.
Sources:
"Aviation" magazine of January 22, 1923
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