Vickers 619 Wellington X crash, Dec 2, 1952 (1 killed), T...
Vickers 619 Wellington X accident on December 2, 1952 near Tangmere AFB West Sussex, United Kingdom with 1 fatality. Cause: Failure of the right engine...
- Date: December 2, 1952
- Aircraft: Vickers 619 Wellington X
- Location: Tangmere AFB West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Failure of the right engine on final approach
Wellington X LN376 of 2 ANS was on a training sortie at RAF Tangmere when its right engine failed on final approach. The aircraft stalled during a go-around and crashed short of the runway, killing the captain and injuring three crew.