Vickers 456 Warwick I crash, Jan 7, 1945 (6 killed), Dins...
Vickers 456 Warwick I accident on January 7, 1945 near Dinsdale Durham, United Kingdom with 6 fatalities. Cause: The board of inquiry found the crash...
- Date: January 7, 1945
- Aircraft: Vickers 456 Warwick I
- Location: Dinsdale Durham, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The board of inquiry found the crash was due to the pilot's mishandling, as an over banked evasive turn led to a high speed stall.
A 279 Squadron Vickers Warwick I, BV233, from RAF Thornaby crashed at Dinsdale on 7 January 1945 after two Hurricanes made feint attacks on it. All six crew were killed.