Vickers Varsity crash, Mar 13, 1954 (4 killed), Syerston...
Vickers Varsity accident on March 13, 1954 near Syerston AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom with 4 fatalities. Cause: The cause was poor weather, with...
- Date: March 13, 1954
- Aircraft: Vickers Varsity
- Location: Syerston AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The cause was poor weather, with visibility below minima.
The Vickers Varsity, a training aircraft from the 201st Advanced Flying School, was diverted to RAF Syerston after worsening weather and an engine problem. On a second approach it flew low over the airfield with its gear down, then banked left and crashed in a field about two miles from the base. All four crew members were killed.