L2197

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.

Flight / Schedule

L2197

Registration

L2197

Date

February 13, 1939 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Flight Type

Training

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

Europe • United Kingdom

Aircraft Details

Registration

L2197