Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 3 May 1939
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-4 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 1234
Location: San Diego-North Island NAS, CA (NZY) –
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Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A water loop occurred during landing, causing a significant delay and potential safety concerns. The aircraft’s control surfaces were impacted, leading to a temporary loss of control.A water loop occurred during landing, causing a significant delay and potential safety concerns. The aircraft’s control surfaces were impacted, leading to a temporary loss of control.
Description
Water looped on landing.
Primary Cause
Potential for unstable airflow during landing, exacerbated by the presence of water on the runway surface.Potential for unstable airflow during landing, exacerbated by the presence of water on the runway surface.Share on:
