Vickers 290 Wellington I crash, May 15, 1939, Marham AFB...
Vickers 290 Wellington I accident on May 15, 1939 near Marham AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure in flight..
- Date: May 15, 1939
- Aircraft: Vickers 290 Wellington I
- Location: Marham AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure in flight.
During a training dive attack practice from RAF Marham one engine caught fire after failing. The pilot attempted a forced landing in a field, and the Wellington struck a hedge and burst into flames.