Vickers 290 Wellington I crash, Apr 17, 1940, Harwell AFB...
Vickers 290 Wellington I accident on April 17, 1940 near Harwell AFB Berkshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Engine problems developed...
- Date: April 17, 1940
- Aircraft: Vickers 290 Wellington I
- Location: Harwell AFB Berkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine problems developed during the initial climb.
Wellington I L4291 of RAF Harwell suffered engine problems in the initial climb on a reconnaissance flight on 17 April 1940. The captain tried to land in a field at West Ilsley, and the aircraft crash landed and came to rest in flames. All six crew were unhurt, and the aircraft was destroyed.