G-ARWE — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

April 8, 1968AccidentHull loss
The aircraft was operating Flight BA. 712 from Heathrow Airport, London to Zurich with onward routing to Sydney, Australia. In addition to the normal crew complement, a check pilot was on the aircraft for the purpose of carrying out a route check on the pilot-in-command.
Boeing 707 · 5 fatalities
The accident resulted from an omission to close the fuel shut-off valve when No. 2 engine caught fire following the failure of its No. 5 low pressure compressor wheel. The failure of the wheel was due to fatigue. The following findings were reported: - The number 2 engine fifth stage low pressure compressor wheel failed due to fatigue. Full accident record
November 21, 1967Accident
Bearing,Shaft; Wheel Turbine; Material Failure
Boeing 707