Crash of a Short S.25 Sunderland MR.5 off Milford Haven: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 3, 1954
Registration:
NJ267
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
Just after takeoff, while climbing, the seaplane nose down, hit the water surface and crashed upside down, broken in two. Quickly on the scene, rescuers were able to evacuate four people while seven others, including four members of the crew, were killed.