F-BCJX
Flight / Schedule
F-BCJX
Aircraft
Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIIIRegistration
F-BCJX
MSN
1347
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
Aéro CargoDate
May 13, 1948 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Bovingdon AFB Hertfordshire
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Narrative Report
On May 13, 1948 at 12:00 AM, F-BCJX experienced a crash involving Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII, operated by Aéro Cargo, with the event recorded near Bovingdon AFB Hertfordshire.
The flight was categorized as cargo 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: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
After landing at RAF Bovingdon, while completing a cargo flight, the four engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. All three crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration F-BCJX, MSN 1347, year of manufacture 1945.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After landing at RAF Bovingdon, while completing a cargo flight, the four engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. All three crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Operator
Aéro CargoFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom
