Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 17 February 1942
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 2345
Location: Kaneohe Bay, HI –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during takeoff, resulting in significant damage to trees and a potential hazard to surrounding airspace. The aircraft was struck by trees while attempting a takeoff, leading to a loss of lift and control.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during takeoff, resulting in significant damage to trees and a potential hazard to surrounding airspace. The aircraft was struck by trees while attempting a takeoff, leading to a loss of lift and control.
Description
Hit trees doing takeoff during storm.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to wind shear and terrain conditions exacerbated by a storm.Loss of control during takeoff due to wind shear and terrain conditions exacerbated by a storm.Share on:
