On January 15, 1944, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 0466) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Pensacola, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.
An aircraft made an emergency water landing in Escambia Bay off Pensacola NAS, resulting in the loss of the airframe and the rescue of all four crew members.
What happened
The incident occurred during a landing attempt near Pensacola Naval Air Station. The aircraft entered the waters of Escambia Bay, where it began to loop while on the surface. As the machine sank, the four crewmen were successfully rescued from the water. The airframe was subsequently lost.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical failure or operational errors that led to the aircraft entering a looping motion upon water contact. No further conclusions or contributing factors are documented in the provided text.
What happened in the 15 Jan 1944 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Pensacola, United States of America?
An aircraft made an emergency water landing in Escambia Bay off Pensacola NAS, resulting in the loss of the airframe and the rescue of all four crew members.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jan 1944 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Jan 1944 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 0466, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Pensacola, United States of America.
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