K8704
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- September 4, 1939Accident
The crew was performing a local training exercise on behalf of the 48th Squadron. On final approach in foggy conditions, the aircraft was too low and the pilot initiated a go around when an engine failed. The aircraft stalled, impacted the runway surface, overshot and finally crashed into the Emsworth Channel. The twin engine aircraft sank rapidly. All four crew members were rescued, two were injured. Crew: Sgt R. E. Williams, pilot, Sgt F. Burton, copilot, LAC J. Meek, AC1 D. Hider. Probable c