Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 4 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland III
Owner/operator: Royal Australian Air Force – RAAF
Registration Number: PP138
Location: unknown –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Right WingRight Wing
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft lost a significant portion of its right wing during a takeoff, striking the second engine and subsequently ditched. The loss of the wing significantly reduced its lift and control, leading to a loss of altitude.A Cessna 172 aircraft lost a significant portion of its right wing during a takeoff, striking the second engine and subsequently ditched. The loss of the wing significantly reduced its lift and control, leading to a loss of altitude.
Description
Lost prop which hit second engine, lost height and ditched.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to wing damage.Loss of control during takeoff due to wing damage.Share on:
