45-57837 — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

September 27, 1946Accident
The crew was performing takeoffs and landings on rough sea off Fort Walton Beach. On takeoff, the seaplane hit waves and plunged into the water. As only one watertight door was closed, a huge amount of water flood into the plane that sank quickly about 15 miles offshore. Four crew members were rescued while three others were killed.
Consolidated PBY Catalina · 3 fatalities
It appears that the pilot of command, in transition at the time of the accident, was practicing against regulations. Full accident record