Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 3 July 1962
Aircraft Type: Short S.25 Sandringham 4
Owner/operator: Ansett Flying Boat Service
Registration Number: VH-BRE
Location: Lord Howe Island, NSW –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft HullAircraft Hull
Category: Other
A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage during a severe storm, rendering it beyond practical repair.A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage during a severe storm, rendering it beyond practical repair.
Description
Damaged beyond repair in a storm.
Primary Cause
Severe storm conditions resulted in structural failure and extensive damage to the aircraft.Severe storm conditions resulted in structural failure and extensive damage to the aircraft.Share on:
