Short S.25 Sandringham crash, Jun 10, 1951, Port Vila
Short S.25 Sandringham accident on June 10, 1951 near Port Vila, Vanuatu with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was an evasive maneuver to avoid a canoe,...
- Date: June 10, 1951
- Aircraft: Short S.25 Sandringham
- Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
- Cause: The cause was an evasive maneuver to avoid a canoe, followed by striking coral in the harbor.
While taxiing in Port Vila harbor before takeoff, the Qantas Sandringham swerved to avoid a canoe and struck coral. Water entered the hull and the seaplane sank partly submerged on its nose. All occupants got out safely.