08158 — routes, history & safety record

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Safety history

February 14, 1943Accident
The crew was performing a training mission off San Francisco, consisting of landing maneuvers. Upon landing, the seaplane plunged and sank. Three crew members were killed while six others were injured. Crew (VP-63): Lt(jg) Henry Kovacs, pilot, † Ap1c Jack H. Johnson, copilot, † Rm3c Hiram G. O'Dell, † Amm1c George N. Moore, Amm3c Francis R.
Consolidated PBY Catalina · 3 fatalities
It is believed that the accident was the consequence of the following: - Error of judgment in practicing instrument landings on water rather than at a safe altitude; - Error of judgment in relying too much on an inexperienced second pilot to act as safety pilot; - Error of technique in executing the landing attempt. Full accident record