Avro 694 Lincoln crash, Mar 15, 1950 (5 killed), Hemswell...
Avro 694 Lincoln accident on March 15, 1950 near Hemswell AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom with 5 fatalities.
- Date: March 15, 1950
- Aircraft: Avro 694 Lincoln
- Location: Hemswell AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A 100 Squadron Avro Lincoln crashed during a night training sortie near RAF Hemswell after the Blind Approach Beam System was reported unserviceable. The aircraft overshot in poor visibility, was destroyed by fire in a field and five of the six crew were killed, while the navigator survived.