On January 6, 1938, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 0159) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Pacific Ocean, World in flight. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A float plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean approximately 200 miles off Point Loma, California, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members with no wreckage recovered.
What happened
The incident involved a float plane that went missing while operating over the Pacific Ocean. The aircraft crashed into the water at a location situated roughly 200 miles off Point Loma, California. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown. Following the event, extensive search efforts failed to locate any trace of the aircraft or its occupants. All seven crew members were lost in the accident.
Findings
No definitive conclusions regarding the cause of the crash have been established due to the lack of recovered wreckage or debris. The absence of physical evidence has prevented a detailed analysis of the mechanical condition or operational factors at the time of the incident.
What happened in the 6 Jan 1938 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Pacific Ocean, World?
A float plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean approximately 200 miles off Point Loma, California, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members with no wreckage recovered.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jan 1938 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Jan 1938 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 0159, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Pacific Ocean, World.
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