Vickers 271 Wellington crash, Apr 19, 1937 (1 killed), Ma...
Vickers 271 Wellington accident on April 19, 1937 near Martlesham Heath AFB Suffolk, United Kingdom with 1 fatality. Cause: Stall while climbing after...
- Date: April 19, 1937
- Aircraft: Vickers 271 Wellington
- Location: Martlesham Heath AFB Suffolk, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Stall while climbing after takeoff.
The first prototype Vickers 271 Wellington crashed shortly after takeoff from Martlesham Heath on a test flight. One pilot was killed and the second was seriously injured.