Avro 683 Lancaster crash, Apr 25, 1952 (4 killed), Summer...
Avro 683 Lancaster accident on April 25, 1952 near Summerside Prince Edward Island, Canada with 4 fatalities. Cause: Centre of gravity beyond aft...
- Date: April 25, 1952
- Aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
- Location: Summerside Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Centre of gravity beyond aft limit, with loss of control during the overshoot
An RCAF Avro Lancaster Mk 10MP of No. 1 Air Navigation School crashed at RCAF Summerside, Prince Edward Island, on 25 April 1952. After bouncing on landing, the pilot attempted an overshoot, the aircraft climbed steeply and turned sharply to port, then stalled into the ground and caught fire. Four of the 12 occupants were killed and eight were injured.