On August 7, 1946, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 48284) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Point Arena, United States of America in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident remains unknown. 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 maritime patrol aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Point Arena, resulting in the deaths of all six crew members on board during their return to base.
What happened
The incident occurred when an aircraft departed from a maritime patrol mission and was en route back to its home base. During this phase of flight, the plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Point Arena. The accident resulted in the loss of all six crew members on board. The specific circumstances leading to the impact with the water remain unexplained in available records.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the exact cause of the accident remains unknown. No definitive contributing factors or mechanical failures were identified to explain why the aircraft struck the ocean surface during its return journey.
What happened in the 7 Aug 1946 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Point Arena, United States of America?
A maritime patrol aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Point Arena, resulting in the deaths of all six crew members on board during their return to base.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Aug 1946 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Aug 1946 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 48284, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Point Arena, United States of America.
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