5 fatalities

Aircraft Crash into Mobile Bay with Fatalities (08324)

Mobile, United States of AmericaFlight

On July 3, 1943, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 08324) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Mobile, United States of America in flight. 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 2026-08-25Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into Mobile Bay near Mobile, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that came down in the waters of Mobile Bay, located off the coast of Mobile. The crash occurred under circumstances that have not been fully detailed or identified in available records. As a result of the impact and subsequent events, all five individuals serving as crew members on board were killed.

Findings

Specific contributing factors or official conclusions regarding the cause of this accident are not provided in the source material. The primary fact established is that the aircraft entered the water in Mobile Bay, leading to a total loss of life for the entire crew.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jul 1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Mobile, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed into Mobile Bay near Mobile, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jul 1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jul 1943 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 08324, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Mobile, United States of America.