Short S.45 Solent crash, Jan 28, 1951 (1 killed), Marsaxl...
Short S.45 Solent accident on January 28, 1951 near Marsaxlokk Bay, Malta with 1 fatality.
- Date: January 28, 1951
- Aircraft: Short S.45 Solent
- Location: Marsaxlokk Bay, Malta
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Trans Oceanic Airways Short Solent flying boat on delivery to Australia, registered VH-TOA and G-AKNO, was lost shortly after takeoff from Marsaxlokk Bay, Malta. It stalled or lost a wing float, struck the water, overturned and sank. One passenger was killed and all other occupants were rescued.