On 24 October, while transiting the Sibuyan Sea, Kurita's ships were spotted by a reconnaissance aircraft from the fleet carrier . Just over two hours later, the battleship was attacked by eight Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bombers from "Intrepid" at 10:27. One bomb struck the roof of Turret No. 1, failing to penetrate. Two minutes later, "Musashi" was struck starboard amidships by a torpedo from a Grumman TBF Avenger, also from "Intrepid". The ship took on of water and a 5.5-degree list to starboard that was later reduced to 1 degree by counterflooding compartments on the opposite side. During this attack two Avengers were shot down.