Avro Vulcan B.1, October24, 1958, From RAF Waddington, UK en-route to Lincoln AFB, Nebraska. Total electrical failure over Dresden 60nm NE of Detroit, tried to divert to Kellog Field on standby (battery) power but battery, which should have given power for 20min, was flat after 3min. Of six on board, only the co-pilot ejected, but he drowned in Lake St Clair (not wearing lifejacket). Aircraft went in at 60-70 degree dive into residential area of Detroit.
Details from V-Force by Andrew Brookes.
Don't know if any ground casualties, ISTR it impacted a waste tipping site.
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