Singapore - London
Flight / Schedule
Singapore - London
Aircraft
Short S.25 SunderlandRegistration
NJ277
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
October 15, 1945 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight 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
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Mountains
Region / Country
Asia • Singapore
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Short S.25 SunderlandRegistration
NJ277
