Incident Overview
Date: Monday 22 November 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 08428
Location: South Pacific –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Cessna 172 aircraftCessna 172 aircraft
Category: Accident
A missing Cessna 172 aircraft occurred in the South Pacific. The aircraft was last seen flying approximately 50 nautical miles southwest of Fiji, exhibiting erratic flight behavior and failing to respond to radio calls.A missing Cessna 172 aircraft occurred in the South Pacific. The aircraft was last seen flying approximately 50 nautical miles southwest of Fiji, exhibiting erratic flight behavior and failing to respond to radio calls.
Description
Missing, South Pacific.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically strong and unpredictable winds, were likely the primary cause of the missing aircraft.Weather conditions, specifically strong and unpredictable winds, were likely the primary cause of the missing aircraft.Share on:
