On August 17, 1942, a Short S.25 Sunderland (registration L2158) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A seaplane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Sierra Leone during a maritime convoy mission, resulting in four fatalities and four survivors among the crew.
What happened
The aircraft was engaged in a maritime convoy mission operating off the coast of Sierra Leone. During this operation, the seaplane lost control and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The specific circumstances leading to the loss of the aircraft remain unknown. There were eight individuals on board at the time of the accident. Four crew members lost their lives in the incident, while four others were successfully rescued from the water.
Findings
The source material does not provide detailed technical findings or a definitive conclusion regarding the mechanical or human factors that contributed to the crash. The event is recorded as occurring under unknown circumstances during a routine operational task.
What happened in the 17 Aug 1942 Short S.25 Sunderland accident near Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone?
A seaplane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Sierra Leone during a maritime convoy mission, resulting in four fatalities and four survivors among the crew.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Aug 1942 Short S.25 Sunderland accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Aug 1942 involved a Short S.25 Sunderland, registration L2158, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone.
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