Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 12 November 1940
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: T9044
Location: Pembroke Dock –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The aircraft’s control surfaces, including the rudder and elevators, were likely impacted by the extreme turbulence, causing a loss of stability and ultimately, the incident.The aircraft’s control surfaces, including the rudder and elevators, were likely impacted by the extreme turbulence, causing a loss of stability and ultimately, the incident.
Category: Other
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic sinking during mooring operations due to severe weather conditions, specifically a strong gale.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic sinking during mooring operations due to severe weather conditions, specifically a strong gale.
Description
The plane sank at its moorings during a gale.
Primary Cause
Severe gale conditions significantly increased wind speeds and turbulence, leading to a loss of control and ultimately, the aircraft’s sinking.Severe gale conditions significantly increased wind speeds and turbulence, leading to a loss of control and ultimately, the aircraft’s sinking.Share on:
