Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 August 1942
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland I
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: L2158
Location: off Sierra Leone –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: HelicopterHelicopter
Category: Accident
A helicopter was missing while on a convoy escort. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of its disappearance.A helicopter was missing while on a convoy escort. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of its disappearance.
Description
Missing while on convoy escort.
Primary Cause
Possible loss of communication or control due to environmental conditions or unforeseen circumstances.Possible loss of communication or control due to environmental conditions or unforeseen circumstances.Share on:
