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After liftoff from Richards Bay Airport, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck a building then crashed onto the ground. The pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.

Crash of a Short S.25 Sunderland GR.5 in Richards Bay: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 1, 1956

Type of aircraft:

Short S.25 Sunderland

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1715

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Richards Bay - Richards Bay

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The crew was completing a local training sortie out from Richards Bay. On final approach by night, the seaplane crashed in flames into Lake Mzingazi, few km short of runway. Two crew members were killed while eight others were rescued.