Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 3 July 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 08294
Location: Exmouth Gulf, WA –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control system and potentially the engine.The entire aircraft, specifically the flight control system and potentially the engine.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic loss of control and subsequent impact.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or pilot error.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
