Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina crash, Aug 14, 1961, Walterb...
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina accident on August 14, 1961 near Walterboro South Carolina, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Water contamination...
- Date: August 14, 1961
- Aircraft: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
- Location: Walterboro South Carolina, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Water contamination in the fuel system caused the power loss, and preparation after the long idle period was inadequate.
A private American Consolidated PBY 5A Catalina was being ferried from Walterboro to Charleston, South Carolina after a long idle period. Both engines lost power shortly after takeoff and the aircraft stalled while trying to reach a field, and all three crew were uninjured.