2453

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Safety history

  • May 26, 1942Accident

    Lt Ricketts was handling all controls. He made a normal power landing and immediately applied throttle for takeoff. At a speed of about 50 knots, the plane swerved to the left and then continued into a violent water loop in this direction. The hull of the plane was broken open and partially severed at the navigator's compartment.

    Consolidated PBY Catalina