Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 13 April 1950
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland GR.5
Owner/operator: South African Air Force – SAAF
Registration Number: 1706
Location: –
ÿ South Africa
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (specifically the ailerons and elevators)Aircraft Control Surfaces (specifically the ailerons and elevators)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled swerve during takeoff, resulting in its immediate sinking.A small aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled swerve during takeoff, resulting in its immediate sinking.
Description
Swung on takeoff and aircraft sank.
Source of Information
http://www.saairforce.co.za/the-airforce/aircraft/60/shackleton-mr-3http://www.saairforce.co.za/the-airforce/aircraft/60/shackleton-mr-3Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically turbulence, likely played a significant role in inducing the swerve.Weather conditions, specifically turbulence, likely played a significant role in inducing the swerve.Share on:
