G-ALDH

On March 8, 1960 at 12:00 AM, G-ALDH experienced a crash involving Handley Page H.P.81 Hermes, operated by Skyways of London, with the event recorded near London-Heathrow London Metropolis.

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

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Upon landing at Heathrow Airport, the right main landing gear collapsed. The four engine aircraft skidded on runway before coming to rest. All six crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-ALDH, MSN 81/9, year of manufacture 1950.