Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 3 June 1942
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 46507
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight Control System (FCS) and Navigation System (NSS) of the aircraft.Flight Control System (FCS) and Navigation System (NSS) of the aircraft.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred at MIA, involving a high-risk combat area. The aircraft was experiencing significant operational challenges and was exhibiting erratic behavior.A serious aviation incident occurred at MIA, involving a high-risk combat area. The aircraft was experiencing significant operational challenges and was exhibiting erratic behavior.
Description
MIA in active combat area.
Primary Cause
Unidentified and potentially erratic flight control system malfunction leading to loss of control and potential collision.Unidentified and potentially erratic flight control system malfunction leading to loss of control and potential collision.Share on:
