Avro 683 Lancaster crash, May 28, 1947, Nairobi-Eastleigh...
Avro 683 Lancaster accident on May 28, 1947 near Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base) Nairobi City District, Kenya with no fatalities.
- Date: May 28, 1947
- Aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
- Location: Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base) Nairobi City District, Kenya
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
An RAF Avro Lancaster SW304 of 82 Squadron skidded and went out of control during its takeoff roll at Eastleigh, Nairobi. The undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft came to rest. None of the five crew were hurt.