Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 4 November 1945
Aircraft Type: Boeing 314
Owner/operator: Pan American World Airways (Pan Am)
Registration Number: NC18601
Location: 1000 km NE off Honolulu, HI –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 23
Component Affected: Aircraft enginesAircraft engines
Category: Accident
A Honolulu Clipper flying boat experienced a catastrophic loss of engines during a flight in the Pacific Ocean following a Navy attempt at tow and salvage. The aircraft was struck by gunfire, resulting in its sinking.A Honolulu Clipper flying boat experienced a catastrophic loss of engines during a flight in the Pacific Ocean following a Navy attempt at tow and salvage. The aircraft was struck by gunfire, resulting in its sinking.
Description
The ‘Honolulu Clipper’ flying boat landed in the Pacific Ocean after the loss of 2 of the 4 engines in flight. The plane was damaged during the Navy’s attempted tow and salvage. The aircraft was then sunk by US Navy gunfire.
Primary Cause
Navy gunfire strike during a salvage operation following engine loss.Navy gunfire strike during a salvage operation following engine loss.Share on:
