Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 November 1943
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland III
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: DD863
Location: 26 km N off Mayo –
ÿ Ireland
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Sunderland flying boat, participating in a convoy escort mission, lost without trace due to engine trouble and a return to base during strong sea conditions.A Sunderland flying boat, participating in a convoy escort mission, lost without trace due to engine trouble and a return to base during strong sea conditions.
Description
The Sunderland flying boat was flying a convoy escort mission when it was lost with out trace. The crew had reported engine trouble and stated that they were returning to base. Strong sea conditions were reported at the time.
Primary Cause
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