Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina crash, Mar 23, 1943, Attu Is...
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina accident on March 23, 1943 near Attu Island Alaska, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: March 23, 1943
- Aircraft: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
- Location: Attu Island Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Catalina on a cargo flight from Attu was unbalanced by a gust of wind shortly after takeoff and crashed into the sea. All occupants left the cabin, and one crew member was slightly injured.