Alpha Airways

Safety profile and incident history for Alpha Airways.

Safety Score

9.6/10

Total Incidents

1

Total Fatalities

4

Recent Incidents

May 25, 1948 4 Fatalities

Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII

Albacete Castile-La Mancha

The crew was engaged in a local training flight in Albacete. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the four engine aircraft collided with a small private plane. Both aircraft went out of control and crashed near the runway end. All four crew members on board the Halifax and the pilot of the private plane were killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Spain

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII1