Vickers 290 Wellington I crash, Apr 14, 1940, Bletchley B...
Vickers 290 Wellington I accident on April 14, 1940 near Bletchley Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Engine problems forced an...
- Date: April 14, 1940
- Aircraft: Vickers 290 Wellington I
- Location: Bletchley Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine problems forced an emergency landing in an open field.
Wellington I L4390 of 215 Squadron had engine problems during a night training exercise and belly landed in an open field. All six crew were unhurt, and the aircraft was written off.