On April 5, 1942, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration Z2144) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Indian Ocean, World in flight. 8 people were 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 departed RAF Koggala for an operation over the Indian Ocean but failed to return. The aircraft is believed to have crashed into the sea approximately 177 km south of Ceylon, resulting in the loss of all crew members.
What happened
The seaplane took off from RAF Koggala to conduct an operational mission over the Indian Ocean. During the flight, the aircraft did not return to its base as scheduled. Subsequent investigations indicate that the plane crashed into the ocean roughly 177 km south of Ceylon. The incident resulted in the total loss of the aircraft and all personnel on board.
Findings
The crew consisted of eight individuals who were lost without trace during the operation. No survivors or wreckage were recovered, leading to the classification of the event as a complete loss. The specific technical causes for the failure to return remain undocumented in the available records.
What happened in the 5 Apr 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Indian Ocean, World?
A seaplane departed RAF Koggala for an operation over the Indian Ocean but failed to return. The aircraft is believed to have crashed into the sea approximately 177 km south of Ceylon, resulting in the loss of all crew members.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 Apr 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Apr 1942 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration Z2144, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Indian Ocean, World.
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