Martin Mars Make Emergency Landing in Victoria, B.C.

[fubar57]

Historic plane's final trip to U.S. interrupted by emergency landing near Victoria | CBC News

The Victoria Airport Authority confirmed the Philippine Mars, one of two remaining aircraft of its kind, had to land at the airport's water aerodrome at Patricia Bay on Sunday due to mechanical problems.

www.cbc.ca

 

[Crimea_River]

Heard about the first abort but not this one. Thanks for the info.

 

[MiTasol]

Good to see the crew did not suffer from pushonitis.

 

[Crimea_River]

Good to see the crew did not suffer from pushonitis.

True but when there are few places to put that beast down then things need to be humming 100%.

 

[RichardSuhkoi]

Long ago I was visiting the island and I saw this giant aircraft on the lake. I drove up and said "hi nice airplane " and they spent an hour talking to me about how they maintained the aircraft off season and just how hard it was to fight the corrosion. I couldn't go on board as it was moored out but it was unforgettable just to see it near and so kind of the guys to talk to me.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I'm glad they were able to set down safely.

 

[fubar57]

Mars had a successful test flight today

 

[fubar57]

The last of the Martin Mars waterbombers has left Sproat Lake

The Philippine Mars roared over the Alberni Valley one last time before flying to San Francisco

www.vicnews.com

 

[Sabrejet]

It's in San Francisco Bay; arrived last evening.

 

[Snautzer01]

That's good news. The ole boy can rest now a bit

 

[Engineman]

Great effort by all!

I think you can see the quality of that Flying boat by the way it does not pitch or squirm one inch as it transitions from water to flight and flight to water!

A lost art.

Eng

 

[Crimea_River]

The next leg will be interesting.

 

[Greg Boeser]

View: https://youtu.be/Vgh5z1o6Mi8?si=4072BFNDIXrU6og-

 

[Greg Boeser]

View: https://youtu.be/Vgh5z1o6Mi8?si=4072BFNDIXrU6og-

Magnificent.

 

[MiTasol]

even with the tug and drogue boat and float dragging in the water it still wind-cocked badly. I would hate to do a crosswind take off or landing in it.

Lets hope the next landing gets as much video time.

 

[GreenKnight121]

She's there!
I love that they welcomed her with a PB4Y-2 Privateer escort!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaZEwDC-SUY

 

[Engineman]

Always a sad day to see the final retirement of a great aircraft type. I think that Coulson did very well with their operation and final retirement of these aircraft.
There will have also have been a huge amount of pure hard work by skilled personnel, probably a lot more work than was paid for!

Eng

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks for posting.