W2630
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- April 17, 1942Accident
The crew was engaged in a night training flight out from RAF Newton Stewart. While cruising in limited visibility, the twin engine airplane impacted the east slope of Mt Cairnsmore of Fleet located some 10 km east of RAF Newton Stewart. Two crew members were killed while the third occupant was injured. Crew (1st AOS): Sgt John Charles Hinton Allen, pilot, Sgt Edward Clifford Hirst, wireless operator. Passenger: Mr. W. Paterson (employee of Airwork). Probable cause (official findings): Controlle