Vickers 416 Wellington IC crash, Aug 11, 1942, Lydda
Vickers 416 Wellington IC accident on August 11, 1942 near Lydda, Palestine with no fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was too low on approach..
- Date: August 11, 1942
- Aircraft: Vickers 416 Wellington IC
- Location: Lydda, Palestine
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The aircraft was too low on approach.
The RAF Vickers Wellington L7794 of the Middle East Command undershot its approach to Lydda in Palestine and hit the ground short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed.