2347 — routes, history & safety record

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Safety history

July 3, 1941Accident
The floatplane departed Quonset Point NAS on a flight to Iceland. While flying in marginal weather conditions with clouds up to 18,000 feet, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea. SAR operations were initiated but the wreckage and the crew were never recovered. Crew: Ens Robert C. McKown, pilot, Ens Joseph C.
Consolidated PBY Catalina · 7 fatalities
Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined. Nevertheless, the Navy investigators theorized that an onboard fire may have occurred due to a leak in the temporary hull tank installation, or that the aircraft entered a spin while flying on instruments. Full accident record
September 19, 1939Accident
The pilot was completing a local solo training flight at Caen-Carpiquet Airport. Upon landing, the airplane was caught by strong crosswinds, veered off runway and came to rest, broken in two. The pilot was unhurt. Crew: Sgt André Guilbert. Probable cause (official findings): Loss of control upon landing due to strong crosswinds.
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