Avro 694 Lincoln crash, May 7, 1956, Thorney Island AFB W...
Avro 694 Lincoln accident on May 7, 1956 near Thorney Island AFB West Sussex, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was too low on...
- Date: May 7, 1956
- Aircraft: Avro 694 Lincoln
- Location: Thorney Island AFB West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The aircraft was too low on final approach.
During a local training sortie at RAF Thorney Island, the Lincoln was flown too low on final approach and struck a sea wall, shearing off the right main landing gear. The aircraft came to rest after a belly landing. All seven crew were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.