ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 265968
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| Date: | Monday 26 March 1945 |
| Time: | 16:00 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 5 OTU RAAF |
| Registration: | A19-169 |
| MSN: | (ex.LX993) |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | RAAF Williamtown, New South Wales -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Williamtown, NSW |
Beaufighter Mk.X A19-169 (ex.LX993) 5 OTU. RAAF
End of brake cable pulled out when taxying, resulting in loss of brake control. Swung off RAAF Williamtown NSW taxiway as aircraft weather cocked into cross wind, starboard undercarriage hit rocks and collapsed. 26/03/1945
Crew:
F/Lt (Aus.406663) Henry Martin RUTHERFORD (pilot) RAAF - Ok
Sources:
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a19.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jul-2021 11:27 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 09-Jun-2022 11:27 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Operator] |
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