2 fatalities

Seaplane Collision with Telegraph Wires in Greece (08093)

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On January 28, 1945, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 08093) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Greece, Greece in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with telegraph wires while flying at low altitude near a railroad track. 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 seaplane struck telegraph wires while flying at low altitude near a railroad track in Greece, resulting in the deaths of two crew members.

What happened

The incident involved a seaplane operating in Greek airspace. During the flight, the aircraft was traveling at a low height alongside a railroad track. In this phase of operation, the airframe made contact with overhead telegraph wires. The impact caused the aircraft to crash immediately following the collision. There were no survivors among the personnel on board; two crew members lost their lives in the accident.

Findings

The specific location of the crash site within Greece has not been definitively identified, and the exact coordinates remain unknown. The primary mechanical or environmental trigger for the wire strike is not detailed in the available records, though the low altitude relative to fixed infrastructure was a key factor in the sequence of events leading to the fatal outcome.

Probable cause

Collision with telegraph wires while flying at low altitude near a railroad track.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jan 1945 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Greece, Greece?

A seaplane struck telegraph wires while flying at low altitude near a railroad track in Greece, resulting in the deaths of two crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jan 1945 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jan 1945 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 08093, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Greece, Greece.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Collision with telegraph wires while flying at low altitude near a railroad track.