Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 30 December 1943
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 33963
Location: Pacific Ocean –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Communication systems (e.g., radio, satellite).Communication systems (e.g., radio, satellite).
Category: Accident
A missing flight from Baker Island to Makin Island, South Pacific, was reported. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the missing flight.A missing flight from Baker Island to Makin Island, South Pacific, was reported. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the missing flight.
Description
Missing during flight from Baker Island to Makin Island, South Pacific.
Primary Cause
Lack of communication between aircraft.Lack of communication between aircraft.Share on:
