Supermarine Southampton
Safety Rating
9.8/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
4
Incident History
Royal Air Force - RAF
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.
Royal Air Force - RAF
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.
