Incident Overview
Date: Friday 18 February 1944
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 08506
Location: Majuro –
ÿ Marshall Islands
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft structure, including the wings, fuselage, and control surfaces.The entire aircraft structure, including the wings, fuselage, and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A significant aircraft incident occurred resulting in a loss of aircraft. The aircraft sustained significant damage and was unable to continue its flight.A significant aircraft incident occurred resulting in a loss of aircraft. The aircraft sustained significant damage and was unable to continue its flight.
Description
Sank.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or unforeseen environmental factors.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or unforeseen environmental factors.Share on:
