No fatalities

Aircraft Crash on Takeoff with No Fatalities (7302)

Reykjavik, IcelandTakeoff (climb)

On January 13, 1943, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 7302) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Reykjavik, Iceland during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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 during the initial climb phase due to an undetermined cause, resulting in significant structural damage but no loss of life.

What happened

The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight. The aircraft departed the runway and subsequently impacted the ground for reasons that have not been publicly identified or explained in available records. Upon impact, the airframe sustained severe structural damage. Despite the extent of the physical destruction to the machine, there were no fatalities reported among those on board.

Findings

The investigation into this event has concluded that the specific technical or operational factors leading to the crash remain unknown. The aircraft was assessed as being damaged beyond repair following the accident, rendering it unserviceable for any further flight operations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jan 1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Reykjavik, Iceland?

An aircraft crashed during the initial climb phase due to an undetermined cause, resulting in significant structural damage but no loss of life.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jan 1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jan 1943 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 7302, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Reykjavik, Iceland.