Sikorsky S-43 crash, Aug 8, 1937 (3 killed), Daya Bay Gua...
Sikorsky S-43 accident on August 8, 1937 near Daya Bay Guangdong, China with 3 fatalities. Cause: Forced ditching in bad weather; heavy waves damaged...
- Date: August 8, 1937
- Aircraft: Sikorsky S-43
- Location: Daya Bay Guangdong, China
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Forced ditching in bad weather; heavy waves damaged the aircraft
After leaving Hong Kong for Shanghai, the CNAC Sikorsky S 43 Chekiang met bad weather over Bias Bay and ditched offshore. Heavy waves wrecked the flying boat, and three crew members, including the copilot, were killed. The passengers survived and the aircraft was lost.