Crash of an Avro 683 Lancaster I in Masham
Date & Time:
Apr 22, 1942 at 0320 LT
Operator:
Registration:
L7584
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Waddington - Waddington
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a night training exercise from RAF Waddington. While cruising in low visibility, the pilot was unable to locate his real position when the aircraft hit a hill located near Masham. All seven crew members were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.
