Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII crash, Jun 5, 1947, Lond...
Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII accident on June 5, 1947 near London-Heathrow London Metropolis, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Crew did...
- Date: June 5, 1947
- Aircraft: Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII
- Location: London-Heathrow London Metropolis, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew did not follow the published approach procedure and did not complete a proper flare
A Lancashire Aircraft Corporation Halifax on a cargo service from Valencia landed very hard at London Heathrow after a wrong approach configuration. Inspection on the apron found the fuselage buckled, and the aircraft was written off. All four occupants survived.