Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 20 December 1951
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland GR.5
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: RN294
Location: Wig Bay –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Cessna 172 aircraftCessna 172 aircraft
Category: Other
A Cessna 172 aircraft was lost during severe weather conditions while moored in a shallow harbor. The incident occurred due to high winds and turbulent seas.A Cessna 172 aircraft was lost during severe weather conditions while moored in a shallow harbor. The incident occurred due to high winds and turbulent seas.
Description
Sank in poor weather whilst moored.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, specifically high winds and turbulent seas, caused the aircraft to lose power and become unnavigable.Severe weather conditions, specifically high winds and turbulent seas, caused the aircraft to lose power and become unnavigable.Share on:
