ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 264950
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Sunday 19 August 1945 |
| Time: | 10:35 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk 21 |
| Owner/operator: | 22 (City of Sydney) Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A8-107 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | RAAF Tarakan airstrip, Tarakan Island, Borneo -
 Indonesia
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Tarakan airstrip, |
| RAAF Morotai Airstrip |
Beaufighter A8-107 (22 Sqdn. RAAF) Code: DU-?
Crashed into ambulance at the edge of airstrip when aircraft swung and a tyre burst when it hit loose matting on take-off on an non-operational flight, Tarakan. 19/08/1945 converted to components
Crew:
F/O (Aus.27709) Colin Charles TAPLIN ( pilot) RAAF - Ok
F/O R F GRAY (nav.) RAAF - Ok
Passenger:
F/Sgt (Aus.28119) Herbert Gerrard MEW (Fitter) RAAF - Ok
Sources:
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a8.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Jul-2021 11:59 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 09-Jul-2021 09:06 | Adellaida | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation