Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 13 May 1958
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Owner/operator: Air America
Registration Number: B-819
Location: Manada-Mapanget Airport –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Catalina aircraftCatalina aircraft
Category: Other
On May 13, 1958, a Catalina aircraft owned by Civil Air Transport (CAT) was utilized by Air America to participate in a military operation against the Permaesta rebels, who were fighting against Sukarno on Sulawesi, Indonesia. This operation was conducted under the AUREV.On May 13, 1958, a Catalina aircraft owned by Civil Air Transport (CAT) was utilized by Air America to participate in a military operation against the Permaesta rebels, who were fighting against Sukarno on Sulawesi, Indonesia. This operation was conducted under the AUREV.
Description
The Catalina, owned by Civil Air Transport (CAT), was used by Air America. It flew for the PERMESTA rebels against Sukarno on Sulawesi, Indonesia, as part of the AUREV (Revolutionary Air Force). On May 13, 1958 the Catalina was destroyed by AURI B-25s and P-51s.
Primary Cause
The AUREV’s military operation against the Permaesta rebels.The AUREV’s military operation against the Permaesta rebels.Share on:
