Hemswell - Hemswell

On December 20, 1957 at 12:00 AM, Hemswell - Hemswell experienced a crash involving Avro 694 Lincoln, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Hemswell AFB Lincolnshire.

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

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is weather. After touchdown at RAF Hemswell, a sudden gust of wind ballooned the aircraft back into the air. It landed heavily tail down and swung off the runway. All six crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration RF557.