Armstrong Whitworth AW.41 Albemarle crash, Jun 26, 1943
Armstrong Whitworth AW.41 Albemarle accident on June 26, 1943 near Yevlakh Aran, Azerbaijan with no fatalities. Cause: A design fault in the propeller...
- Date: June 26, 1943
- Aircraft: Armstrong Whitworth AW.41 Albemarle
- Location: Yevlakh Aran, Azerbaijan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: A design fault in the propeller hydraulic control system.
An Aeroflot Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle (CCCP-L403) made a forced landing near Yevlakh, Azerbaijan, on 26 June 1943 after a propeller control failure reduced thrust. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair when its tail broke off, and all four crew and three passengers were slightly injured.