Incident Overview
Date: Monday 8 June 1942
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 04404
Location: NE off Newfoundland, Canada –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Confidential ? The specific aircraft component is not specified, but the convoy’s presence suggests a potential issue with the aircraft’s navigation or communication systems.Confidential ? The specific aircraft component is not specified, but the convoy’s presence suggests a potential issue with the aircraft’s navigation or communication systems.
Category: Accident
A missing convoy patrol was reported near Newfoundland’s northern coast. Investigation is underway to determine the cause.A missing convoy patrol was reported near Newfoundland’s northern coast. Investigation is underway to determine the cause.
Description
Missing on convoy patrol NE of Newfoundland.
Primary Cause
Unclear ? Requires further investigation to determine if a patrol was lost or if a vehicle malfunction occurred.Unclear ? Requires further investigation to determine if a patrol was lost or if a vehicle malfunction occurred.Share on:
