No fatalities

Aircraft Crash into Saint Johns River with No Fatalities (2323)

Saint Johns River, United States of AmericaFlight

On May 8, 1943, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 2323) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Saint Johns River, United States of America in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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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An aircraft crashed into the Saint Johns River under unknown circumstances, resulting in total loss of the airframe but no reported fatalities.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that impacted the surface of the Saint Johns River. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undocumented in the available records. Upon impact, the airframe sustained extensive structural damage, rendering it beyond repair and resulting in a total loss.

Findings

Investigative data regarding this event is limited. No official determination of contributing factors or mechanical failures has been recorded. The primary outcome was the destruction of the aircraft, while all individuals on board survived the accident without sustaining fatal injuries.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 May 1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Saint Johns River, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed into the Saint Johns River under unknown circumstances, resulting in total loss of the airframe but no reported fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 May 1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 May 1943 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 2323, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Saint Johns River, United States of America.