Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 May 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 04411
Location: Luluk Bay, AK –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Helicopter rotor systemHelicopter rotor system
Category: Accident
A helicopter crashed during heavy rain and strong winds, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding area.A helicopter crashed during heavy rain and strong winds, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding area.
Description
In landing accident in bad weather.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions ? heavy rain and strong winds ? created dangerously low visibility and unstable air conditions.Weather conditions ? heavy rain and strong winds ? created dangerously low visibility and unstable air conditions.Share on:
