Date & Time:
Nov 2, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
2366
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
166
YOM:
1941
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
5
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The pilot was attempting to land in the Saint Laurent River in strong winds. Upon landing between Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan and the Anticosti Island, the aircraft went out of control and sunk. Five crew members were killed while four others were rescued.
