Saint Eval - Saint Eval

On January 12, 1950 at 12:00 AM, Saint Eval - Saint Eval experienced a crash involving Avro 683 Lancaster, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Saint Eval AFB Cornwall.

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

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

After touchdown, the crew encountered problem to decelerate. The pilot in command decided to raise the undercarriage to stop more efficiently. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. All five crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration SW373.