On April 9, 1942, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration W8421) 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.
An aircraft crashed into the Indian Ocean approximately 240 km east of Ceylon under unknown circumstances. The crew was lost without trace, resulting in a total loss of life.
What happened
The incident involved an aircraft that impacted the surface of the Indian Ocean while operating in international waters. The crash site was located approximately 240 km east of Ceylon. The event occurred under circumstances that remain unknown, and the aircraft was lost without trace. There were no survivors from the crew members on board at the time of the accident.
Findings
Due to the remote location of the impact site and the nature of the loss, specific technical or operational contributing factors have not been established in the available records. The investigation into the sequence of events leading to the crash has not yielded definitive conclusions regarding the cause.
What happened in the 9 Apr 1942 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Indian Ocean, World?
An aircraft crashed into the Indian Ocean approximately 240 km east of Ceylon under unknown circumstances. The crew was lost without trace, resulting in a total loss of life.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 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 9 Apr 1942 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration W8421, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Indian Ocean, World.
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