Avro 683 Lancaster crash, Feb 1, 1946 (6 killed), Strubby...
Avro 683 Lancaster accident on February 1, 1946 near Strubby AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom with 6 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control in cloud,...
- Date: February 1, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
- Location: Strubby AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control in cloud, possibly in heavy turbulence.
A 12 Squadron Lancaster on a training sortie from RAF Strubby was flying in cloud when it spiralled out of control. After leaving the cloud its wings partly detached, and it broke up in the air before crashing in a field near Beesby. All six crew were killed.