5 fatalities

Floatplane Crash and Sinking in Tanjung Priok Harbor (Y-47)

Jakarta, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 23, 1942, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration Y-47) operated by Royal Netherlands Navy - Marineluchtvaartdienst (MLD) was involved in an aviation accident near Jakarta, Indonesia during landing or approach. 5 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-26Data APIEditorial standards

A floatplane crashed and sank while attempting to land in the harbor of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during a landing attempt in the waters of Tanjung Priok, located in Jakarta. The aircraft involved was a floatplane that lost control or encountered difficulties while approaching the water surface for touchdown. Following the crash, the airframe sank beneath the waves. There were no survivors from this event; all five crew members aboard the aircraft perished in the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft, weather conditions at the time of the incident, or the precise sequence of technical failures leading to the crash. The available information confirms only that the aircraft crashed and sank during the landing phase in the harbor area, resulting in a total loss of life for the flight crew.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Feb 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Jakarta, Indonesia?

A floatplane crashed and sank while attempting to land in the harbor of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Feb 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Feb 1942 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration Y-47, operated by Royal Netherlands Navy - Marineluchtvaartdienst (MLD), at Jakarta, Indonesia.