Incident Overview
On an unspecified date, a Catalina flying boat was involved in an accident while landing on the Oude Maas River off Papendrecht. The aircraft was the first of six Catalinas handed over from the United States Navy to the Dutch Naval Aviation Service (MLD). It was being ferried to the Aviolanda factory when the incident occurred.
Sequence of Events
After touchdown on the river, the Catalina began to drift to the right. In response, the pilot applied power to the right engine, but it failed to respond immediately. The pilot then added full power to both engines in an attempt to execute a go-around. Before the aircraft could achieve lift-off, it struck the ground, ran onto solid terrain, and sustained substantial damage.
Aftermath
All three crew members on board were uninjured. However, the aircraft was assessed as damaged beyond repair, effectively resulting in a total loss.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Catalina flying boat, originally built for the US Navy and designated for transfer to the Dutch Navy as part of a six-aircraft delivery. The specific registration and detailed model of the aircraft are not mentioned in available records.