Aircraft Photo of G-BHWT | Short 330-200 | AirHistory.net #284415
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-BHWT
Aircraft Original Type:Short 330
Aircraft Generic Type:Short 330/360 (C-23)
Aircraft Version:Short 330-200
C/n (msn):SH3049
Location
City / Airport:SouthendMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGMC   IATA: SEN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:7 April 1988
Photo by:Danny Grew
Photo ID: 284415
Photo Comment

Owned by British Air Ferries, operated by Fairflight and still in Guernsey Airlines cols. Accident description taken from ASN: G-BHWT had a history of hydraulic problems and was prepared for a flight to Biggin Hill for maintenance. The aircraft was taxiing to the runway when suddenly the nose gear steering failed. The aircraft entered an uncommanded left turn and collided with a stationary Vickers Viscount aircraft (G-APIM).

This photo is copyright © Danny Grew, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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