London-Heathrow - London-Heathrow

On December 9, 1955 at 09:52 PM, London-Heathrow - London-Heathrow experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.104 Dove, operated by British Overseas Airways Corporation - BOAC, with the event recorded near London-Heathrow London Metropolis.

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

3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The aircraft was carrying two filmmakers and one pilot who were in charge to make a movie of the Heathrow Airport. Following an uneventful mission, the pilot returned to the airport when, on final approach, the right engine suffered technical problems and failed. In a certain confusion, the pilot mistakenly shut down the left engine, causing the aircraft to stall and to crashed short of runway. All three occupants were evacuated while the aircraft was written off.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-ALTM, MSN 04236, year of manufacture 1949.