L2307
Flight / Schedule
L2307
Aircraft
Supermarine WalrusRegistration
L2307
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
May 12, 1944 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Martlesham Heath AFB Suffolk
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On May 12, 1944 at 12:00 AM, L2307 experienced a crash involving Supermarine Walrus, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Martlesham Heath AFB Suffolk.
The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. On final approach to RAF Martlesham Heath, the Walrus stalled and crashed in a field. The aircraft was wrecked while the crew fate remains unknown.
Aircraft reference details include registration L2307.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to RAF Martlesham Heath, the Walrus stalled and crashed in a field. The aircraft was wrecked while the crew fate remains unknown.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Supermarine WalrusRegistration
L2307
