Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII crash, Mar 5, 1949 (5 killed)
Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII accident on March 5, 1949 near La Línea de la Concepción Andalusia, Spain with 5 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure on...
- Date: March 5, 1949
- Aircraft: Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII
- Location: La Línea de la Concepción Andalusia, Spain
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure on approach
The 224 Squadron Halifax was on approach to Gibraltar when the left engine failed. The captain attempted a go around, control was lost, and the aircraft stalled and crashed north of the airport at La Linea de la Concepcion. Five crew were killed and two others, including the pilot, were injured.