Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crash, Oct 6, 1942 (5 killed)
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress accident on October 6, 1942 near Benbecula Hebrides Islands, United Kingdom with 5 fatalities.
- Date: October 6, 1942
- Aircraft: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
- Location: Benbecula Hebrides Islands, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A RAF Boeing B 17 stalled after takeoff from RAF Benbecula in the Hebrides and crashed into the sea. Five crew were killed and two were rescued.