ASN Aircraft accident Short Sunderland GR.5 PP158 Kuantan River
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Date:Wednesday 3 October 1945
Type:Silhouette image of generic ss25 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Short Sunderland GR.5
Operator:Royal Air Force - RAF
Registration: PP158
MSN:
First flight:
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:Kuantan River (   Malaysia)
Phase: Landing (LDG)
Nature:Military
Departure airport:?
Destination airport:?
Narrative:
The Sunderland struck a submerged object on landing which ruptured the hull and caused flooding.

Sources:
» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. Halley
» 'T For Tommy' Crashes: 230 Squadron Sunderland At Kuantan (3/10/1945)


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