Avro 691 Lancastrian crash, Oct 3, 1947, Belfast-Nutts Co...
Avro 691 Lancastrian accident on October 3, 1947 near Belfast-Nutts Corner Antrim, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: October 3, 1947
- Aircraft: Avro 691 Lancastrian
- Location: Belfast-Nutts Corner Antrim, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
The Skyways of London Avro Lancastrian freighter G-AHBU attempted takeoff from Belfast Nutts Corner in poor weather. Visibility was insufficient, the captain switched from visual to instrument reference during the takeoff roll, and control was lost. The aircraft skidded into the Cromlin river, all three crew were injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.