Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 29 December 1948
Aircraft Type: Consolidated Catalina IIA (PBY-5A)
Owner/operator: AURI – Air Force of the Republic of Indonesia
Registration Number: RI-005
Location: Jambi, Sumatra –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine and Control SystemsAircraft Engine and Control Systems
A Dutch aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss-of-control during a river takeoff operation, resulting in a crash.A Dutch aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss-of-control during a river takeoff operation, resulting in a crash.
Description
Crashed during river takeoff under fire from Dutch forces.
Source of Information
http://www.goodall.com.au/warbirds-directory-v6/consolidated.pdfhttp://www.goodall.com.au/warbirds-directory-v6/consolidated.pdfPrimary Cause
Fire from Dutch forces likely exacerbated the aircraft’s instability during takeoff.Fire from Dutch forces likely exacerbated the aircraft’s instability during takeoff.Share on:
