Avro 696 Shackleton crash, Feb 12, 1954 (10 killed), Gozo...
Avro 696 Shackleton accident on February 12, 1954 near Gozo Island, Malta with 10 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during a low-level turn.
- Date: February 12, 1954
- Aircraft: Avro 696 Shackleton
- Location: Gozo Island, Malta
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control during a low-level turn
A No. 38 Squadron RAF Shackleton MR.2 was flying a training mission from Luqa against the submarine HMS Tudor. During a low-level turn the pilot lost control, and the aircraft crashed into the sea about seven km southwest of Gozo. All ten crew were killed.