Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 5 March 1946
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland GR.3
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: EK595
Location: Basra –
ÿ Iraq
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s wings and control surfaces.The aircraft’s wings and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A collision occurred between a commercial aircraft and a barge, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A collision occurred between a commercial aircraft and a barge, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Collision with a barge.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically strong winds and reduced visibility, contributed to the collision.Weather conditions, specifically strong winds and reduced visibility, contributed to the collision.Share on:
