On December 9, 1942, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration Z2136) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Dartmouth, Canada during takeoff. 6 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 crashed into the water immediately after departing Dartmouth, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all six crew members on board.
What happened
The incident occurred just after the aircraft took off from Dartmouth. The seaplane subsequently crashed into the sea. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. All six individuals serving as crew on the flight were killed in the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the technical causes or contributing factors leading to the crash. It confirms only that the event took place during the initial climb phase following departure from Dartmouth and resulted in fatal casualties for the entire crew complement.
What happened in the 9 Dec 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Dartmouth, Canada?
A seaplane crashed into the water immediately after departing Dartmouth, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all six crew members on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Dec 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Dec 1942 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration Z2136, operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF, at Dartmouth, Canada.
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