XB268

On April 13, 1963 at 12:00 AM, XB268 experienced a crash involving Blackburn B-101 Beverley, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near El Adem Butnan (<U+0627><U+0644><U+0628><U+0637><U+0646><U+0627><U+0646>).

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.

7 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 28.6%.

Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. While descending to El Adem, the crew was informed about weather conditions at destination and ATC suggested the captain to divert to another airport due to low visibility. In agreement with the rest of the crew, the captain decided to attempt an approach when on final, the copilot suggested him to go around. For unknown reason, the captain continued the approach and passed below the decision height when the aircraft struck the ground about 500 meters short of runway 27/09 threshold. Two crew members were seriously injured while five others occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration XB268, MSN 1011, year of manufacture 1956.