Avro 683 Lancaster crash, Feb 4, 1946 (6 killed), Wigston...
Avro 683 Lancaster accident on February 4, 1946 near Wigston Leicestershire, United Kingdom with 6 fatalities.
- Date: February 4, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
- Location: Wigston Leicestershire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
Lancaster PA269 of 300 Squadron went out of control in very poor weather while flying over Wigston and broke up during its descent. Debris fell over a wide area and damaged several houses, but nobody on the ground was hurt. All six crew were killed.