Incident Overview
Date: Monday 10 November 1941
Aircraft Type: Consolidated Catalina
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: Z2141
Location: Invergordon RAF Station –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: SeaplaneSeaplane
Category: Other
A seaplane was severely damaged during a strong gale while moored at Invergordon RAF Station. Due to the severe weather, the aircraft was subsequently scrapped.A seaplane was severely damaged during a strong gale while moored at Invergordon RAF Station. Due to the severe weather, the aircraft was subsequently scrapped.
Description
The seaplane sustained substantial damage in a gale while moored at Invergordon RAF Station. The aircraft was subsequently scrapped.
Primary Cause
Strong gale conditions exacerbated by the seaplane’s mooring location.Strong gale conditions exacerbated by the seaplane’s mooring location.Share on:
