Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 March 1952
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland MR.5
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: PP162
Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The Sunderland flying boat’s structure and potentially its control systems.The Sunderland flying boat’s structure and potentially its control systems.
Category: Accident
A Sunderland flying boat experienced severe damage during trials in Felixstowe Harbour, likely due to the challenging sea conditions. These trials were designed to evaluate the aircraft’s performance in rough seas.A Sunderland flying boat experienced severe damage during trials in Felixstowe Harbour, likely due to the challenging sea conditions. These trials were designed to evaluate the aircraft’s performance in rough seas.
Description
The Sunderland flying boat was conduction trials in Felixstowe Harbour. The trials were meant to assess the effect of operating from rough seas. The Sunderland sustained severe damage during these trials.
Primary Cause
Rough seas and turbulent conditions during the trials.Rough seas and turbulent conditions during the trials.Share on:
