Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 26 October 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 2447
Location: 5 km WSW of Sogeri –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Catalina aircraftCatalina aircraft
Category: Accident
The Catalina aircraft experienced a significant impact during a tropical storm over the Pacific Ocean. The aircraft landed in mountainous terrain.The Catalina aircraft experienced a significant impact during a tropical storm over the Pacific Ocean. The aircraft landed in mountainous terrain.
Description
Returning from a mission over the Pacific Ocean, the Catalina entered a tropical storm. The aircraft impacted mountainous terrain.
Source of Information
https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/pby/2447.htmlhttps://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/pby/2447.htmlPrimary Cause
Tropical storm conditions likely caused excessive turbulence and impact forces, leading to a loss of control.Tropical storm conditions likely caused excessive turbulence and impact forces, leading to a loss of control.Share on:
