Air disaster

Cambrian Airways Liverpool crash

20 Jul 1965 · 53.34° N, 2.85° W

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When
20 Jul 1965
Kind
Air disaster
Coordinates
53.34° N, 2.85° W
Description
aviation incident in Liverpool, England

1965 Liverpool Vickers Viscount crash

Aviation incident in Liverpool, England

On 20 July 1965 a Vickers Viscount of Cambrian Airways crashed into Thompson & Capper's mothball factory on approach to Liverpool International Airport, after a flight from Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man. Both crew were killed, as well as the only two persons in the factory who were working late. The aircraft was returning empty, having operated an additional cargo to the Isle of Man, owing to a nationwide seaman's…

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