Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 23 March 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 08409
Location: Attu Island-Casco Field NAS, AK –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Cessna 172 aircraft ? specifically the wing and tail surfaces due to water pressure and impact.Cessna 172 aircraft ? specifically the wing and tail surfaces due to water pressure and impact.
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude during a failed takeoff in turbulent seas. The aircraft was severely impacted by water, resulting in a sinking event at a depth of 90 feet.A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude during a failed takeoff in turbulent seas. The aircraft was severely impacted by water, resulting in a sinking event at a depth of 90 feet.
Description
Sank in 90 feet of water in failed takeoff in rough seas.
Primary Cause
Turbulent sea conditions and a failed takeoff resulted in excessive water depth, leading to a rapid loss of lift and subsequent sinking.Turbulent sea conditions and a failed takeoff resulted in excessive water depth, leading to a rapid loss of lift and subsequent sinking.Share on:
