7247
Flight / Schedule
7247
Aircraft
Consolidated PBY-5A CatalinaRegistration
7247
Operator
United States Navy - USNDate
September 21, 1942 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Stocking Island Exuma
Region
Central America • Bahamas
Coordinates
23.5266°, -75.7608°
Narrative Report
On September 21, 1942 at 12:00 AM, 7247 experienced a crash involving Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, operated by United States Navy - USN, with the event recorded near Stocking Island Exuma.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The seaplane registered 7247 (VP-92) crashed while landing off Stocking Island. The aircraft sunk and was lost. The fate of the crew remains unknown. Pilot R. J. Finnie.
Aircraft reference details include registration 7247.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 23.5266°, -75.7608°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The seaplane registered 7247 (VP-92) crashed while landing off Stocking Island. The aircraft sunk and was lost. The fate of the crew remains unknown. Pilot R. J. Finnie.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
United States Navy - USNFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Central America • Bahamas
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Consolidated PBY-5A CatalinaRegistration
7247
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