Incident Overview
Date: Friday 18 January 1946
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 64029
Location: off Wake Island –
ÿ U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight Control SystemAircraft Flight Control System
Category: Accident
A US Navy flight plan encountered a severe weather event near Wake Island. The aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrollable descent, resulting in a forced landing. The plane sank due to gunfire from enemy forces. All 13 occupants were rescued.A US Navy flight plan encountered a severe weather event near Wake Island. The aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrollable descent, resulting in a forced landing. The plane sank due to gunfire from enemy forces. All 13 occupants were rescued.
Description
Force landed near Wake Island. Crew rescued, sank by gunfire.ÿ All 13 occupants were rescued.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions and a sudden descent.Severe weather conditions and a sudden descent.Share on:
