Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 June 1942
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 05026
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Navigation System & Surveillance EquipmentAircraft Navigation System & Surveillance Equipment
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a missing on patrol situation during a routine flight. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of this event.A commercial aircraft experienced a missing on patrol situation during a routine flight. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of this event.
Description
Missing on patrol.
Primary Cause
Lack of visual surveillance and tracking capabilities leading to potential disorientation or loss of situational awareness.Lack of visual surveillance and tracking capabilities leading to potential disorientation or loss of situational awareness.Share on:
