9 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Midway Island kills all nine crew members (46500)

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On May 10, 1944, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 46500) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Midway Island, United States of America in flight. 9 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 unexplained circumstances off the coast of Midway Island, resulting in the deaths of all nine individuals on board.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that went down in the waters surrounding Midway Island. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undocumented in the available records. Upon impact or subsequent sinking, the situation resulted in a total loss of life for everyone aboard the machine.

There were nine members of the crew on board at the time of the accident. Tragically, all nine crewmen were killed in the event. No survivors were reported from this incident. The exact nature of the failure or external factors that contributed to the crash has not been established in the provided information.

Findings

The circumstances surrounding the crash are described as unknown. There is no detailed technical analysis or investigation report available in the source material to identify specific mechanical failures, human error, or environmental conditions that may have played a role. The primary fact recorded is the location of the accident and the total loss of the crew.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 May 1944 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Midway Island, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed in unexplained circumstances off the coast of Midway Island, resulting in the deaths of all nine individuals on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 May 1944 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 May 1944 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 46500, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Midway Island, United States of America.