04402 — routes, history & safety record

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Safety history

December 27, 1942AccidentHull loss
The seaplane was engaged in an anti-submarine sweep operation and was supposed to assist a convoy of vessels en route to England. About 15 minutes into the flight, the crew encountered a heavy snow storm when the airplane crashed in a snow covered field located near Patterson Field, bursting into flames.
Consolidated PBY Catalina · 9 fatalities
Evidence indicates that the pilot encountered violent turbulence and trying to clear of the storm on instruments, lost altitude until he crashed. Upon being asked before takeoff what he intended to do about the snow squall which was plainly visible from the airdrome in the direction of his flight, Lt. Luce replied 'I will fly through it'. Full accident record