Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 14 June 1942
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 7298
Location: Kiska Volcano, AK –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A Catalina aircraft crashed on the side of Kiska Volcano, Alaska, during a mission to attack Kiska. The aircraft was impacted by inclement weather and heavy Japanese anti-aircraft fire. The impact occurred near the volcano.A Catalina aircraft crashed on the side of Kiska Volcano, Alaska, during a mission to attack Kiska. The aircraft was impacted by inclement weather and heavy Japanese anti-aircraft fire. The impact occurred near the volcano.
Description
A Catalina crashed on the side of Kiska Volcano, Alaska while on a mission to attack Kiska. The crew encountered inclement weather near the target, as well as heavy Japanese anti-aircraft fire. While manoeuvering in the area, the aircraft impacted the volcano.
Primary Cause
Inclement weather and Japanese anti-aircraft fire.Inclement weather and Japanese anti-aircraft fire.Share on:
