Schleswig – Berlin

On February 11, 1949 at 12:00 AM, Schleswig – Berlin experienced a crash involving Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII, operated by British American Air Services - BAAS, with the event recorded near Schleswig AFB Schleswig-Holstein.

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.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. After takeoff from Schleswig AFB, while taking part to the Berlin Airlift, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and the captain decided to return for a safe landing. Upon touchdown, a landing gear collapsed and the aircraft went out of control before coming to rest. While all three crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-AKBB, MSN 1321, year of manufacture 1947.