N5231
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- December 10, 1939Accident
The crew departed RAF Detling on a maritime patrol flight over The Channel. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing in low clouds, the twin engine airplane impacted trees and crashed. All four crew members were injured. The wireless operator died few hours later from injuries sustained. Crew: P/O B. H. Arkell, pilot, LAC J. Walton, LAC Henry John Le Gassick, wireless operator, † Sgt Braybrooks.