Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 February 1942
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 2309
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control system).Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control system).
Category: Accident
A small private jet experienced a sudden loss of control during routine flight near a mountain range. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and a minor injury to the pilot. The incident highlights the risks associated with high-altitude flight and the importance of adherence to air traffic control regulations.A small private jet experienced a sudden loss of control during routine flight near a mountain range. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and a minor injury to the pilot. The incident highlights the risks associated with high-altitude flight and the importance of adherence to air traffic control regulations.
Description
Lost in action.
Primary Cause
Pilot error ? improper control input during turbulence.Pilot error ? improper control input during turbulence.Share on:
