Saint-Mandrier - Saint-Mandrier
Flight / Schedule
Saint-Mandrier - Saint-Mandrier
Aircraft
Short S.25 SunderlandRegistration
EJ163
Operator
French NavyDate
November 3, 1949 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer Var
Region
Europe • France
Coordinates
43.0766°, 5.9290°
Crash Cause
Weather
Narrative Report
On November 3, 1949 at 12:00 AM, Saint-Mandrier - Saint-Mandrier experienced a crash involving Short S.25 Sunderland, operated by French Navy, with the event recorded near Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer Var.
The flight was categorized as test and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
15 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 11 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 26.7%.
Crew on board: 15, crew fatalities: 4, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is weather. The crew consisting of 15 pilots and engineers was engaged in a test flight following engine maintenance. The departure was attempted by night and on rough sea. During the takeoff procedure completed off Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, while at a speed of 100 km/h, the seaplane registered EJ163 (7.F-6) hit three successives waves then broke in two just before the wings. The front part including the cockpit sank rapidly while the rear part came to rest few hundred yards off shore. Four crew members were killed, seven others were injured and four were unhurt.
Aircraft reference details include registration EJ163.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 43.0766°, 5.9290°.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
4
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew consisting of 15 pilots and engineers was engaged in a test flight following engine maintenance. The departure was attempted by night and on rough sea. During the takeoff procedure completed off Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, while at a speed of 100 km/h, the seaplane registered EJ163 (7.F-6) hit three successives waves then broke in two just before the wings. The front part including the cockpit sank rapidly while the rear part came to rest few hundred yards off shore. Four crew members were killed, seven others were injured and four were unhurt.
Cause: Weather
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
15
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
11
Fatality Rate
26.7%
Known people on board: 15
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Saint-Mandrier - Saint-Mandrier
Operator
French NavyFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Europe • France
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Short S.25 SunderlandRegistration
EJ163
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