Avro 691 Lancastrian crash, Oct 23, 1947, London-Heathrow...
Avro 691 Lancastrian accident on October 23, 1947 near London-Heathrow London Metropolis, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: October 23, 1947
- Aircraft: Avro 691 Lancastrian
- Location: London-Heathrow London Metropolis, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A British South American Airways Avro Lancastrian named Star Watch was on a night training flight at London Heathrow. On landing on 23 October 1947 it veered out of control, ground looped and came to rest. All four crew escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.