Radlett - Radlett

On February 13, 1948 at 12:00 AM, Radlett - Radlett experienced a crash involving Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII, operated by Handley Page Aircraft Company Ltd, with the event recorded near Radlett Hertfordshire.

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

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The crew consisting of pilots and engineers from the manufacturer Handley Page Aircraft was completing a test flight in Radlett. Upon landing, an undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft went out of control and veered off runway before coming to rest. All four occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration PP285, MSN 1358.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 51.6844°, -0.3177°.