Vickers 290 Wellington I crash, Apr 14, 1940 (6 killed)
Vickers 290 Wellington I accident on April 14, 1940 near Whitby North Yorkshire, United Kingdom with 6 fatalities.
- Date: April 14, 1940
- Aircraft: Vickers 290 Wellington I
- Location: Whitby North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
Wellington I L4339 of 38 Squadron left Wick on a reconnaissance mission to Trondheim Vaernes airport on 14 April 1940. While returning at night it went out of control and crashed into the North Sea about 22 miles north of Whitby, killing all six occupants.