Hemswell - Turnhouse

On September 28, 1956 at 12:00 AM, Hemswell - Turnhouse experienced a crash involving Avro 694 Lincoln, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Turnhouse AFB Midlothian (County of Edinburgh).

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The aircraft bounced and landing and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest in a drainage ditch. All five crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration RA657.