Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 21 January 1943
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland I
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: T9085
Location: Western Approaches –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Short Sunderland I aircraftShort Sunderland I aircraft
Category: Accident
A Short Sunderland I flying boat disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean to the West of Ireland.A Short Sunderland I flying boat disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean to the West of Ireland.
Description
The Short Sunderland I flying boat went missing over the Atlantic Ocean to the West of Ireland.
Primary Cause
Possible navigational error or equipment malfunction.Possible navigational error or equipment malfunction.Share on:
