Crash of a Supermarine Walrus I off Littlehampton: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 2, 1939
Operator:
Registration:
L2173
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ford - Ford
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The float plane stalled and crashed into The Channel some 7 km off Littlehampton. Two crew members were killed and the third occupant was injured.
Crew:
S/Lt Jack Robertson, †
MSM Hugh Lawley Charteris, †
P/O Antonio Simmons Dini.
Crew:
S/Lt Jack Robertson, †
MSM Hugh Lawley Charteris, †
P/O Antonio Simmons Dini.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.
