Avro 696 Shackleton crash, May 17, 1967, Newquay-Saint Ma...
Avro 696 Shackleton accident on May 17, 1967 near Newquay-Saint Mawgan AFB Cornwall, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Landing gear raised by a...
- Date: May 17, 1967
- Aircraft: Avro 696 Shackleton
- Location: Newquay-Saint Mawgan AFB Cornwall, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Landing gear raised by a crew member before rotation during the takeoff roll
A Shackleton operated for the Maritime Operational Training Unit at RAF St Mawgan was damaged on takeoff when a crew member raised the landing gear before rotation. The aircraft settled onto its belly and slid for several yards before stopping. No one was injured and the aircraft was written off.