Sikorsky S-42 crash, Jan 11, 1938 (7 killed), Pacific Ocean
Sikorsky S-42 accident on January 11, 1938 near Pacific Ocean, World with 7 fatalities. Cause: Fire and explosion during fuel dumping after an oil...
- Date: January 11, 1938
- Aircraft: Sikorsky S-42
- Location: Pacific Ocean, World
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Fire and explosion during fuel dumping after an oil leak, ignition source not determined
The Pan American Sikorsky S 42B Samoan Clipper was lost over the Pacific shortly after takeoff from Pago Pago on 11 January 1938. All seven crew aboard were killed, and no passengers were on board.