Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina crash, Jan 2, 1952, George Town

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina accident on January 2, 1952 near George Town, Cayman Islands with no fatalities.

A Catalina operated by Caribbean International Airways was on a scheduled flight from George Town to Tampa. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, it went out of control and crashed into the sea a few dozen yards off shore. All occupants were rescued, and the partly submerged aircraft was considered damaged beyond repair.

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