Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina crash, May 3, 1964, Upernavi...
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina accident on May 3, 1964 near Upernavik Qaasuitsup Kommunia, Greenland with no fatalities.
- Date: May 3, 1964
- Aircraft: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
- Location: Upernavik Qaasuitsup Kommunia, Greenland
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
During a multi stop trip, the Catalina lost its No. 1 engine between Thule and Sondre Stromfjord and made a precautionary landing on open water near Upernavik. The crew was rescued by a USAF SA 16 and taken to Sondre Stromfjord, and the aircraft was later crushed by ice and damaged beyond repair.