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Supermarine Southampton

Historical safety data and incident record for the Supermarine Southampton aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.8/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

4

Incident History

October 17, 1933 2 Fatalities

Royal Air Force - RAF

Calshot AFB Hampshire

While taking off from RAF Calshot, the seaplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It nosed down and crashed into the Southampton River. Two crew members were killed and two others were injured. Crew: F/O John Charles Francis Peacock, † LAC Harry George Thomas Foley, † W/Cdr Theodore Quintus Studd, AC1 James Barry O'Connell.

September 15, 1932 2 Fatalities

Royal Air Force - RAF

Singapore-Seletar All Singapore

The crew was returning to Singapore-Seletar following an exercise. Due to glassy water, the pilot misjudged landing when the aircraft impacted the water surface and sank. Three crew members were rescued while two others were killed.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.

Primary Operators (by incidents)

Royal Air Force - RAF2
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