Singapore - London

Shortly after takeoff from Singapore, while climbing, the seaplane hit a hill in Tuas and was destroyed. All 22 occupants were killed, among them 17 wounded soldiers flying back home.

Flight / Schedule

Singapore - London

Registration

NJ277

Date

October 15, 1945 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Mountains

Crash Location

Tuas All Singapore

Region

Asia • Singapore

Narrative Report

On October 15, 1945 at 12:00 AM, Singapore - London experienced a crash involving Short S.25 Sunderland, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Tuas All Singapore.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a mountains crash site.

22 people were known to be on board, 22 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 17, passenger fatalities: 17, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from Singapore, while climbing, the seaplane hit a hill in Tuas and was destroyed. All 22 occupants were killed, among them 17 wounded soldiers flying back home.

Aircraft reference details include registration NJ277.

Fatalities

Total

22

Crew

5

Passengers

17

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Singapore, while climbing, the seaplane hit a hill in Tuas and was destroyed. All 22 occupants were killed, among them 17 wounded soldiers flying back home.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

5

Passengers On Board

17

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 22

Operational Details

Schedule / Flight

Singapore - London

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Mountains

Region / Country

Asia • Singapore

Aircraft Details

Registration

NJ277