Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 13 October 1957
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland 5
Owner/operator: Aronavale
Registration Number: SZ576
Location: Port-tienne –
ÿ Mauritania
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in fatalities. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a loss of life.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in fatalities. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a loss of life.
Description
Crashed. At least one killed.
Source of Information
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Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or pilot error.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
