Gibraltar - Saint Eval

On March 28, 1952 at 12:00 AM, Gibraltar - Saint Eval experienced a crash involving Avro 683 Lancaster, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Saint Eval AFB Cornwall.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

11 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 11 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 11, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The four engine aircraft landed long. After touchdown, the pilot-in-command increased engine power and attempted to go around but eventually decided to raise the landing gear. The airplane skidded on runway, overran and came to rest in a field. All 11 occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration SW286.