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Date: 13 JAN 1923
Type: Aeromarine 75
Operator: Aeromarine Airways
Registration: registration unknown
C/n / msn:  
First flight:  
Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Passengers: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 7
Total: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 9
Airplane damage: Written off
Airplane fate: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: 32 km (20 mls) 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.

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