No fatalities

Aircraft Crash into Sea During Landing at Corpus Christi NAS (08530)

Corpus Christi NAS, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 7, 1946, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 08530) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Corpus Christi NAS, United States of America during landing or approach. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-25Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the sea while attempting to land at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, resulting in a fire and leaving the crew's fate unknown.

What happened

The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. The aircraft failed to make a safe touchdown on the runway and instead crashed into the adjacent body of water. Upon impact, the airframe came to rest in flames within the sea.

Due to the severity of the crash and the location of the wreckage in the water, immediate recovery efforts were complicated. As of the available records, the status of the personnel on board has not been confirmed. There is no definitive information regarding whether any crew members survived or perished in the accident, leaving their fate officially unknown.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or technical conclusions have been documented in the source material provided. The primary factual outcome remains that the aircraft struck the water during landing and ignited, with no subsequent data available to clarify the cause or the final disposition of the crew.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Oct 1946 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Corpus Christi NAS, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed into the sea while attempting to land at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, resulting in a fire and leaving the crew's fate unknown.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Oct 1946 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Oct 1946 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 08530, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Corpus Christi NAS, United States of America.