Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 2 January 1952
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Owner/operator: Caribbean International Airways
Registration Number: VP-JAW
Location: off Grand Cayman Island –
ÿ Cayman Islands
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, tail)Aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, tail)
Category: Accident
A Catalina aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff, partially submerged. The incident occurred during takeoff conditions.A Catalina aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff, partially submerged. The incident occurred during takeoff conditions.
Description
Crashed in sea, shortly after takeoff. The Catalina came to rest partly submerged.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or gust affecting the aircraft’s stability during takeoff.Possible mechanical failure or gust affecting the aircraft’s stability during takeoff.Share on:
