Crash of a Short S.25 Sunderland V in Tuas: 22 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 15, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
NJ277
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Singapore - London
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
22
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Singapore, while climbing, the seaplane hit a hill in Tuas and was destroyed. All 22 occupants were killed, among them 17 wounded soldiers flying back home.
