Date & Time:
Nov 19, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
08388
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Country:
Solomon Islands
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
5
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed into the sea off Malaita Island during a maritime patrol mission. Two crew members were rescued while five others were killed.
