Incident Overview
Date: Friday 31 October 1952
Aircraft Type: Short S.25 Sandringham 4
Owner/operator: Ansett Flying Boat Service
Registration Number: VH-BRD
Location: Brisbane, QLD –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces and Navigation SystemsAircraft Control Surfaces and Navigation Systems
Category: Other

A commercial aircraft, the ‘Capricorn’, suffered a catastrophic loss during a severe storm.A commercial aircraft, the ‘Capricorn’, suffered a catastrophic loss during a severe storm.
Description
The “Capricorn” was wrecked in a storm
Primary Cause
Severe storm conditions resulted in significant turbulence and loss of control.Severe storm conditions resulted in significant turbulence and loss of control.Share on: