Incident Overview
Date: Monday 8 February 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 04438
Location: Whidbey Island-NAS, WA (NUW) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Landing Gear & Wing StructureAircraft Landing Gear & Wing Structure
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a water-looping event during landing, resulting in its sinking.A small aircraft experienced a water-looping event during landing, resulting in its sinking.
Description
Water-looped on landing and sank.
Primary Cause
Potential for excessive water pressure during landing, combined with inadequate aircraft stability.Potential for excessive water pressure during landing, combined with inadequate aircraft stability.Share on:
