Incident Overview
Date: Monday 5 June 1939
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland I
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: L5801
Location: Johore Straits –
ÿ Singapore
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Flight Control System (specifically the autopilot and flight control surfaces).Flight Control System (specifically the autopilot and flight control surfaces).
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 experienced a dive into the sea after takeoff due to a critical control problem. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and was experiencing significant turbulence, leading to a loss of control.A Boeing 737-800 experienced a dive into the sea after takeoff due to a critical control problem. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and was experiencing significant turbulence, leading to a loss of control.
Description
Dived into sea after takeoff, due to control problems.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a critical control problem during takeoff and initial flight.Loss of control due to a critical control problem during takeoff and initial flight.Share on:
