Avro 683 Lancaster crash, Jan 23, 1952 (2 killed), Medite...
Avro 683 Lancaster accident on January 23, 1952 near Mediterranean Sea, World with 2 fatalities. Cause: Structural failure of the right wing.
- Date: January 23, 1952
- Aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
- Location: Mediterranean Sea, World
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Structural failure of the right wing
A 203 Squadron Avro Lancaster (RF210) was on an anti-submarine exercise over the Mediterranean off Malta on 23 January 1952, simulating an attack on a submarine. During a final turn the right wing reportedly broke off and the aircraft crashed into the sea.