Narrative:
The crew were simulating an engine failure on takeoff. One engine was cut . The aircraft bounced causing the tail to break off.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 14 July 1948 |
| Time: | 09:18 |
| Type: |  Short Sunderland GR.5 |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | NJ276 |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Singapore-Seletar Airport (XSP) ( Singapore)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Singapore-Seletar Airport (XSP/WSSL), Singapore |
| ? |
The crew were simulating an engine failure on takeoff. One engine was cut . The aircraft bounced causing the tail to break off.
Sources:
» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. HalleyPhotos
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