Avro 683 Lancaster crash, May 17, 1943 (5 killed), Ostönn...
Avro 683 Lancaster accident on May 17, 1943 near Ostönnen North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 5 fatalities.
- Date: May 17, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
- Location: Ostönnen North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
Lancaster ED925 of 617 Squadron was hit by anti aircraft fire on its way to the Möhne Dam during Operation Chastise and was shot down over the target. Five of the seven crew were killed, and two survived.