Short S.25 Sandringham accident at Bahrain, Bahrain, 22 Aug 1947 (G-AHZB)
On August 22, 1947, a Short S.25 Sandringham (registration G-AHZB) operated by British Overseas Airways Corporation - BOAC was involved in an aviation accident near Bahrain, Bahrain during landing or approach. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration and poor landing technique on part of the crew, causing the aircraft to land hard. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
Wrong approach configuration and poor landing technique on part of the crew, causing the aircraft to land hard.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
The approach to Bahrain was completed by night and the crew landed in the Marine Base at an indicated speed of 85 to 90 knots. Upon landing, the seaplane had a tendency to nose down so the captain counteracted with the control column and increased power simultaneously. The aircraft bounced, left water for about one to two seconds and then veered sharply to the left. Out of control, it plunged into water and came to rest. Three crew members and seven passengers were killed.
Probable cause (official findings): Wrong approach configuration and poor landing technique on part of the crew, causing the aircraft to land hard.