2 fatalities

VP-4 Aircraft Crash into Sea Off Dutch Harbor (7290)

Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of AmericaFlight

On June 16, 1942, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 7290) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of America in flight. 2 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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A VP-4 aircraft crashed into the sea off Dutch Harbor under unknown circumstances, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries among the crew members on board.

What happened

An aircraft operated by VP-4 impacted the water surface near Dutch Harbor. The incident occurred in unknown circumstances, meaning the specific sequence of events leading to the crash has not been definitively established in the available records. Upon impact, the aircraft entered the sea, resulting in a fatal accident for two members of the flight crew and leaving five others with injuries.

The personnel involved included the pilot and several other crew members assigned to the squadron. The crash resulted in two fatalities and five injured individuals. No further details regarding the specific conditions or mechanical status at the time of the impact are provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jun 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of America?

A VP-4 aircraft crashed into the sea off Dutch Harbor under unknown circumstances, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries among the crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jun 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jun 1942 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 7290, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Unalaska-Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor), United States of America.