Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 July 1944
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 08137
Location: South Pacific –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Catalina aircraftCatalina aircraft
Category: Accident
The Catalina aircraft executed an attack mission to Kaoe Bay, located in Northern Halmaheras. Last radio contact was established upon reaching the destination.The Catalina aircraft executed an attack mission to Kaoe Bay, located in Northern Halmaheras. Last radio contact was established upon reaching the destination.
Description
The Catalina operated on an attack mission to Kaoe Bay, Northern Halmaheras. Last radio contact was when the crew reported reaching Kaoe Bay.
Source of Information
http://www.vpnavy.com/vp34_mishap.html, http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.vpnavy.com/vp34_mishap.html, http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
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