08409 — routes, history & safety record

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Safety history

March 23, 1943Accident
The seaplane was engaged in a cargo flight with a load consisting of 1,350 gallons of fuel in several drums and four bombs. Shortly after takeoff from the Casco Grove Coast Guard Station, while at a height of few metres, the seaplane was unbalanced by a strong gust of wind coming from the right, lost height and crashed into the sea.
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Military officials stated that winds were strong at the time of the accident and that sea was raging. Four other planes were able to take off before this one but with great difficulty. Full accident record