On June 28, 1942, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 04459) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of America in flight. 10 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 seaplane departed Dutch Harbor for a North Pacific patrol but failed to return, likely crashing into the ocean south of the base with no survivors found.
What happened
The aircraft was dispatched from Dutch Harbor to conduct a maritime patrol mission over the North Pacific Ocean. During this operation, the seaplane failed to return to its base as scheduled. It is believed that the craft crashed into the sea in the waters located south of Dutch Harbor. The incident resulted in the total loss of the aircraft without trace.
Findings
The specific contributing factors leading to the disappearance have not been detailed in the available records. The primary outcome remains the unaccounted-for status of the seaplane and its crew, with no wreckage or survivors recovered from the search area.
What happened in the 28 Jun 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of America?
A seaplane departed Dutch Harbor for a North Pacific patrol but failed to return, likely crashing into the ocean south of the base with no survivors found.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jun 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Jun 1942 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 04459, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of America.
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