RP355

On June 11, 1951 at 12:00 AM, RP355 experienced a crash involving Vickers 619 Wellington X, 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.

3 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 66.7%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to RAF Saint Eval, the aircraft nosed down and crashed few miles short of runway. Two crew members were killed while the third occupant was seriously injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration RP355.