Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 30 June 1943
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland III
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: DD857
Location: Lough Erne –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight Control SystemFlight Control System
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control during flight.Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control during flight.Share on:
