Incident Overview
Date: Friday 16 July 1943
Aircraft Type: de Havilland DH.91 Albatross
Owner/operator: British Overseas Airways Corporation – BOAC
Registration Number: G-AFDK
Location: near Shannon-Rinneanna Airfield (SNN) –
ÿ Ireland
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemsAircraft Control Systems
Category: Accident
A Fortuny aircraft crashed while approaching Shannon Airport. The incident occurred during approach, resulting in loss of aircraft and potential damage.A Fortuny aircraft crashed while approaching Shannon Airport. The incident occurred during approach, resulting in loss of aircraft and potential damage.
Description
The aircraft named ‘Fortuna’ crashed on approach to Shannon.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility and turbulence, are suspected to have contributed to the crash.Weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility and turbulence, are suspected to have contributed to the crash.Share on:
