On January 27, 1944, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 08308) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Pensacola, United States of America during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The seaplane stalled during final approach, leading to a crash into Escambia Bay. 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 crashed into Escambia Bay off Pensacola, Florida, during a training exercise. The incident resulted in one fatality and six injuries among the crew.
What happened
The aircraft was engaged in routine training maneuvers near Pensacola NAS, Florida. While executing a final approach, the seaplane experienced a stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to crash into Escambia Bay. The accident resulted in significant casualties for the flight crew.
Findings
The immediate cause of the accident was identified as a stall during the final approach phase. As a result of the impact and subsequent events, one person was killed and six crew members were injured. No specific registration number or aircraft model is provided in the available records for this incident.
Probable cause
The seaplane stalled during final approach, leading to a crash into Escambia Bay.
What happened in the 27 Jan 1944 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Pensacola, United States of America?
A seaplane crashed into Escambia Bay off Pensacola, Florida, during a training exercise. The incident resulted in one fatality and six injuries among the crew.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jan 1944 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Jan 1944 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 08308, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Pensacola, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The seaplane stalled during final approach, leading to a crash into Escambia Bay.
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