L7058
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Safety history
- September 9, 1939Accident
The crew was performing a maritime patrol flight off the French coast. While cruising in poor weather conditions, both engines failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing near Cape Gris Nez, some 20 km southwest of Calais. The pilot was killed while both air gunners were rescued. Crew (48th Squadron): P/O John James Drummond, pilot, † Sgt Guy Nelson, gunner, AC1 Arthur Evan, gunner. Probable cause (official findings): Double engine failure caused by fuel exhaustion.