Supermarine Walrus crash, Apr 1, 1939, Aden 'Adan
Supermarine Walrus accident on April 1, 1939 near Aden 'Adan, Yemen with no fatalities. Cause: The rudder engaged unexpectedly while the aircraft was...
- Date: April 1, 1939
- Aircraft: Supermarine Walrus
- Location: Aden 'Adan, Yemen
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The rudder engaged unexpectedly while the aircraft was swinging, damaging a float.
A Supermarine Walrus lost a float on landing off Aden and capsized, and was destroyed. All three crew took refuge in a dinghy and were rescued by HMS Achilles.