Boeing B-29 Washington crash, Jan 5, 1953 (5 killed), Hor...
Boeing B-29 Washington accident on January 5, 1953 near Horncastle Lincolnshire, United Kingdom with 5 fatalities.
- Date: January 5, 1953
- Aircraft: Boeing B-29 Washington
- Location: Horncastle Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
Washington WF553 of 15 Squadron was on a local training sortie from RAF Coningsby. After two abandoned approaches in poor weather, the third attempt came in too low and it crashed in a field at Horncastle, about six miles north of the base. Five crew were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.