Short S.25 Sandringham crash, Aug 22, 1947 (10 killed), B...
Short S.25 Sandringham accident on August 22, 1947 near Bahrain with 10 fatalities. Cause: Incorrect approach and alighting technique by the captain.
- Date: August 22, 1947
- Aircraft: Short S.25 Sandringham
- Location: Bahrain
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Incorrect approach and alighting technique by the captain
A BOAC Short Sandringham G-AHZB crashed at Bahrain while alighting at night. After touchdown it bounced, swung sharply left and plunged into the water. Ten of the 26 people on board were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.