W2638
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- July 16, 1943AccidentHull loss
While completing a training sortie, the pilot became lost. Due to fuel exhaustion, he was forced to attempt an emergency landing on a beach located in Coffs Harbour. While all four crew members were rescued, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The accident occurred after a flight of almost 6 ½ hours, two hours beyond the accepted endurance. Crew: F/O James M. Swann, pilot, A. H. Morton, wireless operator and air gunner +2. Probable cause (official findings): Fuel exhaustion.