Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings crash, Jul 27, 1953 (1 killed)
Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings accident on July 27, 1953 near Hong Kong-Kai Tak Hong Kong, China with 1 fatality. Cause: Downdrafts and wind shear on...
- Date: July 27, 1953
- Aircraft: Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings
- Location: Hong Kong-Kai Tak Hong Kong, China
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Downdrafts and wind shear on final approach
A Royal Air Force Handley Page Hastings on final approach to Kai Tak met downdrafts and wind shear. It went below the glide path, struck a barrack short of the runway threshold and lost its landing gear. It then crashed in flames on the runway, killing one person on the ground.