On September 22, 1942, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration FP525) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Jan Mayen Island, Norway in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was damaged and forced to ditch due to being shot down by enemy fire. 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 was damaged by enemy fire during an Atlantic escort mission and ditched off Jan Mayen Island, resulting in the rescue of all eight crew members.
What happened
The aircraft, a seaplane, departed from Akureyri to conduct an escort mission in the Atlantic Ocean. During the operation, the crew identified a German submarine and initiated an attack. While engaged in this action, the airplane sustained damage from enemy fire. The pilot subsequently ditched the aircraft in the waters off Jan Mayen Island. All eight crew members were successfully rescued by the British destroyer HMS Marne.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the incident occurred because the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire during combat operations.
Probable cause
The aircraft was damaged and forced to ditch due to being shot down by enemy fire.
What happened in the 22 Sept 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Jan Mayen Island, Norway?
A seaplane was damaged by enemy fire during an Atlantic escort mission and ditched off Jan Mayen Island, resulting in the rescue of all eight crew members.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Sept 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Sept 1942 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration FP525, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Jan Mayen Island, Norway.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft was damaged and forced to ditch due to being shot down by enemy fire.
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