L2308
Flight / Schedule
L2308
Aircraft
Supermarine WalrusRegistration
L2308
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
May 20, 1939 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Maine Maine
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
46.8200°, -67.9231°
Narrative Report
On May 20, 1939 at 12:00 AM, L2308 experienced a crash involving Supermarine Walrus, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Maine Maine.
The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance 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.
The crew was performing a maritime patrol off the Maine coast. While landing on sea, the aircraft lost a float, came to rest and sunk. All three occupants escaped unhurt. The aircraft was landing near the four British ships christened HMS Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield and Southampton when the accident occurred.
Aircraft reference details include registration L2308.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 46.8200°, -67.9231°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was performing a maritime patrol off the Maine coast. While landing on sea, the aircraft lost a float, came to rest and sunk. All three occupants escaped unhurt. The aircraft was landing near the four British ships christened HMS Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield and Southampton when the accident occurred.
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
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Supermarine WalrusRegistration
L2308
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