Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 12 May 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 04445
Location: off Makapuu Point, HI –
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Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine(s)Aircraft engine(s)
Category: Accident
A ferry carrying passengers from Oahu to NAS Alameda experienced a significant incident during takeoff. The aircraft sustained damage and was grounded.A ferry carrying passengers from Oahu to NAS Alameda experienced a significant incident during takeoff. The aircraft sustained damage and was grounded.
Description
Crashed during ferry from Oahu to NAS Alameda.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
