Incident Overview
Date: Friday 6 November 1942
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 04454
Location: Manzanillo Bay –
ÿ Panama
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s control surfaces and navigation systems were impacted by the turbulence and loop.The aircraft’s control surfaces and navigation systems were impacted by the turbulence and loop.
Category: Accident
A water loop occurred in Manzanillo Bay, Panama, resulting in a loss of control of an aircraft. The aircraft was attempting a routine flight when it entered a localized water loop.A water loop occurred in Manzanillo Bay, Panama, resulting in a loss of control of an aircraft. The aircraft was attempting a routine flight when it entered a localized water loop.
Description
Water looped Manzanillo Bay, Panama.
Primary Cause
Turbulence and adverse wind conditions likely contributed to the formation of the water loop, causing the aircraft to lose control.Turbulence and adverse wind conditions likely contributed to the formation of the water loop, causing the aircraft to lose control.Share on:
