Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 11 December 1940
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland I
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: N9046
Location: Sullom Voe, Shetland –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The entire flying boat structure, including the engine, control systems, and potentially the fuselage.The entire flying boat structure, including the engine, control systems, and potentially the fuselage.
Category: Accident
A flying boat experienced a catastrophic fire and complete destruction during flight.A flying boat experienced a catastrophic fire and complete destruction during flight.
Description
The flying boat unexpectedly caught fire and was completely destroyed.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or external ignition.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or external ignition.Share on:
