Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 2 October 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 05013
Location: Gulf of Mexico –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Fuel systemFuel system
Category: Accident
A Gulf of Mexico commercial airplane experienced a fuel leak, leading to its disappearance. Investigation is underway to determine the extent of the leak and its impact.A Gulf of Mexico commercial airplane experienced a fuel leak, leading to its disappearance. Investigation is underway to determine the extent of the leak and its impact.
Description
Went missing, Gulf of Mexico. The plane reportedly had a fuel leak.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
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