4 fatalities

VP-FAW-10 Crash in Exmouth Gulf (08229)

Exmouth Gulf, AustraliaFlight

On April 30, 1943, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 08229) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Exmouth Gulf, Australia in flight. 4 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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Aircraft operated by VP-FAW-10 crashed into the Exmouth Gulf under unknown circumstances, resulting in four fatalities and four injuries among the crew.

What happened

An aircraft with the registration VP-FAW-10 met with a disaster while operating over the waters of the Exmouth Gulf. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undocumented, as the incident occurred in unknown circumstances. Upon impact or shortly thereafter, the airframe was lost.

The accident resulted in significant loss of life and injury within the cockpit or cabin. A total of four crew members were killed in the event. Additionally, four other individuals sustained injuries during the occurrence. The operator of the aircraft at the time of the incident is identified as VP-FAW-10.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Apr 1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Exmouth Gulf, Australia?

Aircraft operated by VP-FAW-10 crashed into the Exmouth Gulf under unknown circumstances, resulting in four fatalities and four injuries among the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Apr 1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Apr 1943 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 08229, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Exmouth Gulf, Australia.