Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina crash, May 15, 1943 (12 killed)
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina accident on May 15, 1943 near Guadalcanal Island, Solomon Islands with 12 fatalities.
- Date: May 15, 1943
- Aircraft: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
- Location: Guadalcanal Island, Solomon Islands
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: En route
A US Navy PBY 5A Catalina, serial 04403, crashed into the sea off Guadalcanal Island on 15 May 1943 while on a maritime patrol. All 12 crew were killed, and no trace of the aircraft or crew was found.