2 fatalities

Float Plane Collision with Dock at Pearl Harbor (0482)

Pearl Harbor, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 17, 1938, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 0482) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Pearl Harbor, United States of America during landing or approach. 2 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.

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A float plane struck a dock structure in Pearl Harbor, resulting in the deaths of two crew members and injuries to three others.

What happened

An incident occurred involving a float plane that collided with a dock structure located in Pearl Harbor. The aircraft impacted the fixed infrastructure and subsequently came to rest at the site of the collision. The crash resulted in significant casualties among the personnel on board.

The immediate aftermath confirmed that two crew members were killed in the event. Additionally, three other individuals sustained injuries during the impact, while one person remained unhurt. The specific sequence of events leading up to the collision with the dock has not been detailed in the available records provided.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Nov 1938 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Pearl Harbor, United States of America?

A float plane struck a dock structure in Pearl Harbor, resulting in the deaths of two crew members and injuries to three others.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Nov 1938 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Nov 1938 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 0482, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Pearl Harbor, United States of America.