Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII crash, Jun 16, 1950 (8 killed)
Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII accident on June 16, 1950 near Achill Island Connacht, Ireland with 8 fatalities. Cause: Flying too low in fog,...
- Date: June 16, 1950
- Aircraft: Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII
- Location: Achill Island Connacht, Ireland
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Flying too low in fog, possibly without knowing its true position
Returning from a meteorological survey over the Atlantic, the 202 Squadron RAF Halifax flew into fog while approaching Achill Island and struck the slope of Croaghan Mountain. All eight crew were killed and the aircraft was destroyed by impact.