Incident Overview
Date: Friday 16 November 1951
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland GR.5
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: SZ565
Location: Calshot RAF Station –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: The entire flying boat structure, specifically the wings and fuselage.The entire flying boat structure, specifically the wings and fuselage.
Category: Accident
A flying boat experienced a sudden and catastrophic crash during a nighttime landing, resulting in complete sinking of the aircraft up to the wings.A flying boat experienced a sudden and catastrophic crash during a nighttime landing, resulting in complete sinking of the aircraft up to the wings.
Description
The flying boat bounced and crashed during a night-time landing. The flying boat immediately sank up to the wings.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to unexpected turbulence or adverse weather conditions during the landing.Loss of control due to unexpected turbulence or adverse weather conditions during the landing.Share on:
