Short S.33 Empire Flying Boat
Historical safety data and incident record for the Short S.33 Empire Flying Boat aircraft.
Safety Rating
10/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
0
Incident History
Qantas Airways - Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services
Sydney New South Wales
The crew was performing a training flight around Sydney. While landing in the Rose Bay, off Sydney, the aircraft christened 'Clifton' landed hard and came to rest. Both occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was later considered as damaged beyond repair due to a hole in the hull and the left leading edge flap.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
Primary Operators (by incidents)
Qantas Airways - Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services1