Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 3 August 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated Catalina Mk IB
Owner/operator: 202 Sqn RAF
Registration Number: FP114
Location: Atlantic Ocean –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: Ferry vessel ? specifically, the navigation and communication systems of the ferry.Ferry vessel ? specifically, the navigation and communication systems of the ferry.
Category: Accident
A passenger ferry flight from Castle Archdale to Gibraltar experienced a missing person incident. Investigation is underway.A passenger ferry flight from Castle Archdale to Gibraltar experienced a missing person incident. Investigation is underway.
Description
Went missing on ferry flight from Castle Archdale to Gibraltar.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions ? potentially strong winds or turbulent seas ? may have contributed to the loss of communication and visibility.Weather conditions ? potentially strong winds or turbulent seas ? may have contributed to the loss of communication and visibility.Share on:
