Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina crash, Apr 30, 1944 (3 killed)
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina accident on April 30, 1944 near Pacific Ocean, World with 3 fatalities.
- Date: April 30, 1944
- Aircraft: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
- Location: Pacific Ocean, World
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The PBY 5A was alighting on the sea to rescue the crew of a downed Privateer when it nosed over and came to rest. Three of the eight aboard were killed and five were rescued. The exact circumstances are not established.