Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina off Mokapu'u Point: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
05027
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
356
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While on a maritime patrol flight, the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances off Mokapu'u Point. Six crew members were killed and two others were rescued.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina off Australia

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
02966
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
393
YOM:
1941
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing off the Australian coast following an oil leak. The airplane later sank while being towed. All eight crew members were rescued.
Probable cause:
Emergency landing due to an oil leak.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina I off Dartmouth: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
Z2136
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Just after takeoff from Dartmouth, the seaplane crashed into the sea and was destroyed. All six crew members were killed.
Crew:
P/O Edward Salter Corbett,
F/O John Glenn MacMaster,
F/O Robert Arthur Sharman.
Sgt Fawcett Calvert Dayton,
Sgt Jack Richardson,
Cpl Elmor William Werry.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina into the Pacific Ocean: 9 killed

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
02951
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
378
YOM:
1941
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The seaplane departed its base at 1619LT on a maritime patrol flight over the Pacific Ocean. While cruising some 80 km north of Oahu Island, the seaplane crashed into the sea in unknown circumstances. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found.
Crew:
Lt(jg) William L. Johnson, pilot,
Ap1c Michael Robards,
Ap2c Russsell B. Riggs,
Aom2c Harry V. Knight,
Amm3c Ellis P. Bruce,
Amm3c Marion L. Hofheins,
Amm3c Wilbur Eugene Soltau,
Rm3c Samuel E. Ottenbacher,
Rm3c George Tepus.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina off Exmouth: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
2407
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Exmouth - Exmouth
MSN:
223
YOM:
1941
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the crew encountered a loss of oil pressure and a high oil temperature on the port engine. It was decided to return to Exmouth. A normal full stall landing was made, but near the end of the landing run, the plane hit large wave, causing it to bounce into the air and on the subsequent landing large quantities of water entered the plane through the bombing window position in the bow. The airplane sank in shallow water (5 metres) and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot was killed and eight other crew members were rescued.
Crew:
Lt Roy John Krough, pilot, †
Lt(jg) Charles O. Peters,
Lt(jg) Maurice K. Hill,
Ap1c David T. Harvey,
Amm1c Rudolph F. Wimmer,
Amm3c Tommy A. Maestas,
Acrm Lindsey B. Wells,
Rm2c Matthew A. Fay,
Aom1c Darrell D. Mitchel.
Probable cause:
Loss of oil pressure and a high oil temperature on the port engine and subsequent collision with large wave upon landing off Exmouth.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina by Lake Washington: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
7272
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
440
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a training exercise on Lake Washington, carrying nine crew members. The instructor was in process of giving a check flight to a student pilot who was supposed to perform instrument landings. Maneuver were completed close to shore to keep sufficient distance with another Catalina also landing nearby. The pilot under supervision was listening to his radio, waiting for a landing clearance. This allowed him to be distracted, causing the airplane to change attitude (maybe due to rough air or a sudden application of controls). The instructor took over control of the airplane, but apparently overcontrolled, causing the airplane to roll to the left before hitting trees and crashing against hilly terrain overlooking Lake Washington.
Crew (VP-FAW-6):
Lt William R. Stevens, pilot,
Ens William C. Davis, pilot, †
Ens G. T. Anderson,
Ens Q. M. Bergh,
Amm3c W. A. Blue,
Amm3c A. L. McClean,
Amm3c W. A. Morey,
Rm3c G. D. Collett,
Sea2c C. W. Clifton.
Probable cause:
Crew error.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina in Casablanca

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
7274
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
441
YOM:
1941
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The seaplane crash landed in an open field located 5 km northwest of Casablanca Airport, apparently following a fuel exhaustion. All crew members escaped unhurt.
Crew:
Lt H. S. Blake, pilot +7.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina off Colón

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
04454
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
456
YOM:
1941
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The seaplane water looped and sank in the Manzanillo Bay off Colón. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY Catalina IIIA into the Atlantic Ocean: 9 killed

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
FP535
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
339
YOM:
1941
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While engaged in a maritime patrol flight, the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the Atlantic Ocean and was lost without trace with its nine crew members. In 1983, the wreckage was located at coordinates 64° 47' N and 26° 19' W, some 220 km west northwest of Reykjavik. The entire crew was from the Royal Norwegian Navy (Marinens flygevåpen).
Crew:
Lt B. Tingulstad,
Qm K. Myran,
Qm S. R. Pedersen,
Qm T. Hansen,
Qm S. Dannevig-Hauge,
Qm F. S. Aanonsen,
Ac1 K. Bergene,
Ac1 B. Mortensen,
Ac1 A. Johansen.

Crash of a Consolidated OA-10 Catalina off Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
2366
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan - Presque Isle
MSN:
166
YOM:
1941
Country:
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The seaplane was dispatched from Presque Isle, Maine, to Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan to deliver personnel to a new military airfield in the town. Ready for takeoff from the Saint Lawrence River, off Anticosti Island, the pilot was hampered by marginal weather conditions and strong winds. After a first takeoff attempt was aborted, the pilot tried again but as waves buffeted the fuselage, the airplane suddenly capsized. Fishermen were quickly on the scene and were able to rescued four crew members before the airplane sank by a depth of about 100 metres. The wreckage was found by divers in 2009 with human remains.
Crew:
Lt Col Harry J. Zimmerman, †
Cpt Carney Lee Dowlen, †
Cpt John B. Holmberg,
T/Sgt George C. Peterson,
Sgt Charles O. Richardson, †
Cpl Robert L. Ashley,
Pvt Erwin G. Austin, †
Pvt Peter J. Cuzins, †
Pvt James E. Click.