Crash of a Kawanishi H6K5 off Shortland Island: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 26, 1943
Operator:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Shortland Island - Shortland Island
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The seaplane was dispatched from Shortland Island Seaplane base to Choisel Island where Japanese pilots were awaiting to be rescued after being shot down by enemy fire. During the rescue operation, the seaplane was attacked by US fighter and was badly damaged. While returning to base, it sank upon landing and was lost. A crew member was killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a US fighter.
