G-AHZB — accident record & aircraft history

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

August 22, 1947Accident
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 (offic
Short S.25 Sandringham · 10 fatalities
Wrong approach configuration and poor landing technique on part of the crew, causing the aircraft to land hard. Full accident record