On January 5, 1945, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 46585) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field), United States of America during landing or approach. One person was 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.
A seaplane crashed during a landing attempt off Whidbey Island NAS for unknown reasons, resulting in one fatality and the rescue of eight other crew members.
What happened
The incident involved a seaplane that experienced a crash while attempting to land in the waters adjacent to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. The specific cause of the accident remains undetermined based on available information. During the event, one member of the crew lost their life. The remaining eight individuals aboard were successfully rescued from the scene.
Findings
No definitive conclusions regarding contributing factors or mechanical failures have been established in the source material. The investigation into why the aircraft crashed during the landing phase is ongoing or has not yielded publicized results.
What happened in the 5 Jan 1945 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field), United States of America?
A seaplane crashed during a landing attempt off Whidbey Island NAS for unknown reasons, resulting in one fatality and the rescue of eight other crew members.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jan 1945 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Jan 1945 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 46585, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Field), United States of America.
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