Incident Overview
Date: Monday 10 May 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 08326
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight control system.Flight control system.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a combination of a faulty sensor or control system.Mechanical failure ? likely a combination of a faulty sensor or control system.Share on:
