2 fatalities

Aircraft crash in Elizabeth City kills two crew members (05007)

Elizabeth City, United States of AmericaFlight

On February 23, 1945, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 05007) operated by United States Coast Guard - USCG was involved in an aviation accident near Elizabeth City, 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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An aircraft crashed in Elizabeth City under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of both crew members on board.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in Elizabeth City involving an aircraft that resulted in a fatal outcome. The crash took place under circumstances that have not been fully detailed or established in the available records. Both individuals serving as crew members on the flight lost their lives in the incident. No specific registration number, aircraft make, or model is provided in the source material to identify the specific airframe involved.

Findings

The official investigation into this event did not yield a definitive probable cause statement within the provided scope. The circumstances surrounding the loss of control or impact remain classified as unknown based on the limited information available. Consequently, no specific contributing factors such as mechanical failure, weather conditions, or human error have been formally attributed to the accident in this summary.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Feb 1945 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Elizabeth City, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed in Elizabeth City under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of both crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Feb 1945 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Feb 1945 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 05007, operated by United States Coast Guard - USCG, at Elizabeth City, United States of America.