On October 22, 1941, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration AH566) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near North Sea, World in flight. 10 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 floatplane conducting a maritime patrol along the Norwegian coast failed to return from RAF Sullom Voe and is believed to have crashed in the North Sea, resulting in the loss of all crew members.
What happened
The aircraft departed RAF Sullom Voe on a scheduled maritime patrol mission. The flight path was intended to follow the Norwegian coast before proceeding to Tromsø. During this operation, the airplane failed to return to base as expected. Subsequent assessments indicate that the airframe crashed somewhere within the North Sea region.
The crew consisted of nine military personnel assigned to the flight. While specific names are recorded in historical logs, the individuals involved included two pilots and seven other crew members ranging from sergeants to officers. No survivors were reported from the incident.
What happened in the 22 Oct 1941 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near North Sea, World?
A floatplane conducting a maritime patrol along the Norwegian coast failed to return from RAF Sullom Voe and is believed to have crashed in the North Sea, resulting in the loss of all crew members.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Oct 1941 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Oct 1941 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration AH566, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at North Sea, World.
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