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Aircraft Crash into Atlantic Ocean with Seven Fatalities (34013)

Atlantic Ocean, WorldFlight

On October 15, 1944, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 34013) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic Ocean, World in flight. 7 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.

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An aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members on board.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that made contact with the water surface of the Atlantic Ocean. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undefined in available records. Upon entering the water, the accident resulted in fatal consequences for everyone on board. There were no survivors reported from this event.

Findings

The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently described as unknown. Consequently, there are no established contributing factors or definitive conclusions regarding why the aircraft entered the ocean. The primary factual outcome is that all seven crew members lost their lives in the incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Oct 1944 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Atlantic Ocean, World?

An aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Oct 1944 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Oct 1944 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 34013, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Atlantic Ocean, World.