Incident Overview
Date: Monday 28 April 1941
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland III
Owner/operator: Royal Australian Air Force – RAAF
Registration Number: T9075
Location: Iris Sea –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Sunderland aircraftSunderland aircraft
Category: Accident
A Sunderland aircraft, operating on a U-Boat patrol flight near RAF Pembroke Docks, failed to locate its landing site after returning from the patrol. Due to low fuel levels, it was ditched in total darkness, resulting in a catastrophic impact.A Sunderland aircraft, operating on a U-Boat patrol flight near RAF Pembroke Docks, failed to locate its landing site after returning from the patrol. Due to low fuel levels, it was ditched in total darkness, resulting in a catastrophic impact.
Description
The Sunderland operated on a U-Boat patrol flight out of Angle Bay near RAF Pembroke Docks. The crew failed to locate the landing site at Angle Bay after returning from the patrol flight. Being low on fuel, the flying boat was ditched in total darkness. The Sunderland broke on impact.
Primary Cause
Low fuel levels and darkness during a U-Boat patrol flight.Low fuel levels and darkness during a U-Boat patrol flight.Share on:
