Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina crash, Jul 18, 1970 (2 killed)
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina accident on July 18, 1970 near Columbia California, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Crew misjudged distance, speed...
- Date: July 18, 1970
- Aircraft: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
- Location: Columbia California, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew misjudged distance, speed and altitude on final approach
A firefighting Catalina operated by Hemet Valley Flying Service struck a rocky wall short of the runway at Columbia Airport while on final approach. Both crew were killed and the aircraft was destroyed. Sources differ on whether the type was the PBY5A or PBY6A.