Sikorsky S-42 crash, Aug 8, 1944 (17 killed), Antilla Hol...
Sikorsky S-42 accident on August 8, 1944 near Antilla Holguín, Cuba with 17 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft lost control and crashed on takeoff..
- Date: August 8, 1944
- Aircraft: Sikorsky S-42
- Location: Antilla Holguín, Cuba
- Fatalities: 17
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The aircraft lost control and crashed on takeoff.
The Sikorsky S 42 flying boat Hong Kong Clipper (NC823M) of Pan American Airways was taking off from Antilla, Cuba, on 8 August 1944 when it lost control and crashed. Of 31 people aboard, 17 were killed.