Vickers 416 Wellington IC crash, May 29, 1941, Heraklion...
Vickers 416 Wellington IC accident on May 29, 1941 near Heraklion Crete, Greece with no fatalities. Cause: Abnormal fuel consumption forced a diversion...
- Date: May 29, 1941
- Aircraft: Vickers 416 Wellington IC
- Location: Heraklion Crete, Greece
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Abnormal fuel consumption forced a diversion and a belly landing.
A Vickers Wellington left Shallufa to bomb Maleme aerodrome, then diverted to Heraklion, Crete, after abnormal fuel consumption. It belly landed and was damaged beyond repair, and all six crew were unhurt.