Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 25 May 1943
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland III
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: DD846
Location: off Clare Island, Clew Bay –
ÿ Ireland
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Aircraft Navigation SystemAircraft Navigation System
Category: Accident
A squadron of aircraft, returning from a patrol mission, experienced a significant loss during their return trajectory. The aircraft were lost without a trace, raising concerns about potential navigational errors or unforeseen circumstances.A squadron of aircraft, returning from a patrol mission, experienced a significant loss during their return trajectory. The aircraft were lost without a trace, raising concerns about potential navigational errors or unforeseen circumstances.
Description
Lost when returning from a patrol mission.
Primary Cause
Unstable atmospheric conditions during the return phase of the mission.Unstable atmospheric conditions during the return phase of the mission.Share on:
