Accident Short Sunderland GR.5 PP158,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 337622
 

Date:Wednesday 3 October 1945
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic ss25 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Short Sunderland GR.5
Owner/operator:Royal Air Force - RAF
Registration: PP158
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:Kuantan River -   Malaysia
Phase: Landing
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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