Bristol Britannia crash, Jul 22, 1962 (27 killed), Honolu...
Bristol Britannia accident on July 22, 1962 near Honolulu Hawaii, United States with 27 fatalities. Cause: The accident board attributed the crash to...
- Date: July 22, 1962
- Aircraft: Bristol Britannia
- Location: Honolulu Hawaii, United States
- Fatalities: 27
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The accident board attributed the crash to an attempted three engine go around in a full landing configuration, with insufficient airspeed and altitude to maintain control.
A Canadian Pacific Air Lines Bristol Britannia returned to Honolulu after an engine fire warning shortly after takeoff on 22 July 1962. During a three engine landing the crew attempted a go around at too low a speed and height, and the aircraft crashed on the airfield. Twenty seven of the 40 on board were killed.