Supermarine Walrus crash, May 3, 1938, Hong Kong Hong Kong
Supermarine Walrus accident on May 3, 1938 near Hong Kong Hong Kong, China with no fatalities. Cause: Float struck by a swell during takeoff.
- Date: May 3, 1938
- Aircraft: Supermarine Walrus
- Location: Hong Kong Hong Kong, China
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Float struck by a swell during takeoff
The Walrus sank in Hong Kong harbour after a swell struck its float during takeoff. The aircraft was attached to the cruiser squadron based at RAF Kai Tak and no casualties were reported.