Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII crash, Jan 16, 1951, Gib...
Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII accident on January 16, 1951 near Gibraltar, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure on approach with...
- Date: January 16, 1951
- Aircraft: Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII
- Location: Gibraltar, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure on approach with one engine already inoperative
The Halifax VIII of 202 Squadron was on a local training flight at North Front, Gibraltar. After a second engine failed on approach with one already inoperative, it stalled, hit the runway and ran off the end. All six crew were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.