On November 13, 1942, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 7274) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Casablanca, Morocco during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by fuel exhaustion, which necessitated a forced landing in an open field near Casablanca Airport. 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 made an emergency landing in a field five kilometers northwest of Casablanca Airport after running out of fuel. The pilot escaped without injury.
What happened
The incident involved a seaplane that executed a forced landing in an open field situated approximately five kilometers northwest of Casablanca Airport. The event occurred following the complete depletion of the aircraft's fuel supply. Upon impact, the single crew member, identified as the pilot, was able to exit the wreckage safely. There were no fatalities or injuries reported in this occurrence.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the primary factor leading to the incident was fuel exhaustion. This condition forced the pilot to land the aircraft in an unprepared area away from the main airport facilities.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by fuel exhaustion, which necessitated a forced landing in an open field near Casablanca Airport.
What happened in the 13 Nov 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Casablanca, Morocco?
A seaplane made an emergency landing in a field five kilometers northwest of Casablanca Airport after running out of fuel. The pilot escaped without injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Nov 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Nov 1942 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 7274, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Casablanca, Morocco.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was caused by fuel exhaustion, which necessitated a forced landing in an open field near Casablanca Airport.
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