No fatalities

Aircraft Water Landing and Sinking Off Iceland (2462)

Iceland, IcelandLanding (descent or approach)

On March 28, 1942, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 2462) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Iceland, Iceland 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 2026-08-26Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft made an emergency water landing off the coast of Iceland and subsequently sank. The crew escaped without sustaining any injuries.

What happened

The incident occurred in international waters off the coast of Iceland. During the flight, the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on the water surface. Following the initial contact with the sea, the airframe became unstable and sank beneath the waves. The crew members successfully evacuated the sinking vessel. Reports confirm that there were no injuries among the personnel on board during the event.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that necessitated the water landing, nor does it list official investigation conclusions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Mar 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Iceland, Iceland?

An aircraft made an emergency water landing off the coast of Iceland and subsequently sank. The crew escaped without sustaining any injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Mar 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Mar 1942 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 2462, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Iceland, Iceland.