L2197
Flight / Schedule
L2197
Aircraft
Supermarine WalrusRegistration
L2197
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
February 13, 1939 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
United Kingdom All United Kingdom
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Narrative Report
On February 13, 1939 at 12:00 AM, L2197 experienced a crash involving Supermarine Walrus, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near United Kingdom All United Kingdom.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
While landing off shore on rough sea, the seaplane hit several waves and eventually collided with HMS Pegasus. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all three crew were unhurt.
Aircraft reference details include registration L2197.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While landing off shore on rough sea, the seaplane hit several waves and eventually collided with HMS Pegasus. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all three crew were unhurt.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Supermarine WalrusRegistration
L2197
