Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley crash, Sep 3, 1941 (4 killed)
Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley accident on September 3, 1941 near Acklington AFB Northumberland, United Kingdom with 4 fatalities.
- Date: September 3, 1941
- Aircraft: Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley
- Location: Acklington AFB Northumberland, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth Whitley was diverted to RAF Acklington, Northumberland, on 3 September 1941 after a planned bombing mission to Brest was recalled because of weather. On approach in darkness and poor visibility it hit trees about a mile short of the runway and crashed. Four of the five crew were killed and the fifth was seriously injured.