Short S.30 Empire Flying Boat
Historical safety data and incident record for the Short S.30 Empire Flying Boat aircraft.
Safety Rating
8.1/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
19
Incident History
September 24, 1942 19 Fatalities
British Overseas Airways Corporation - BOAC
Senegal All Senegal
Some 90 minutes after its departure from Bathurst, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into the Atlantic Ocean off the Senegalese coast. The crew was unable to send any distress call. SAR operations were conducted and after few days, some debris and six dead bodies were found on the West African coast. None of the 19 occupants survived.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.