Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C.1 in Hong Kong: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1953
Operator:
Registration:
TG564
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
55
YOM:
1949
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach to Hong Kong-Kai Tak Airport, the crew encountered winds and downdrafts. On the last segment, the airplane lost height and hit a barrack short of the runway threshold, lost its landing gear and crashed in flames on the runway. Both pilots were rescued while one person on the ground was killed and two others were injured.
Probable cause:
The aircraft was caught by downdrafts and micro-burst on final approach.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C.1 into the Mediterranean Sea

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1953
Operator:
Registration:
TG613
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tripoli – Habbaniya
MSN:
91
YOM:
1949
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was on its way to Habbaniya and departed Tripoli-Idris Airport with few passengers and a crew of six on board. About 90 minutes into the flight, three engines failed simultaneously. The pilot reduced his altitude and ditched the aircraft 224 km off Benghazi. All occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the triple engine failure was caused by an technical issue on the hydraulic system.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C.2 in RAF Abingdon: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1953
Operator:
Registration:
WJ335
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Abingdon - Abingdon
MSN:
136
YOM:
1952
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training sortie at RAF Abingdon. Shortly after liftoff, while climbing to a height of 300 feet, the aircraft pitched up steeply then stalled and crashed. All six crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the elevator control locks had been left engaged.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C.1 in Shallufa AFB: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1953
Operator:
Registration:
TG602
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Shallufa - Shallufa
MSN:
80
YOM:
1949
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Shallufa Airbase, while climbing to a height of 2,000 feet, the four engine aircraft went into a dive and crashed in a desert area located 5,6 km southwest of the airfield. The airplane was destroyed and all nine crew members who were performing a local training mission were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that during initial climb, due to vibrations, the right elevator detached, followed shortly later by the left elevator and the rudder or tail assembly. Out of control, the airplane dove into the ground and crashed. Investigation revealed that a certain modification which included the installation of increased diameter bolts in the tail section had not been carried out on TG602 for unknown reason.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C.2 in North Ice Camp

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1952
Operator:
Registration:
WD492
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Thule - Thule
MSN:
120
YOM:
1951
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew left Thule Airbase on a supply mission to scientists based at North Ice Camp. After twelve dropping missions performed successfully, the pilot-in-command reduced his altitude to 50 feet and attempted an approach at a speed of 125 knots when he encountered white-out conditions. The airplane lost height, causing a wing to hit the ground. The aircraft crash landed 1,6 km south of North Ice Camp and came to rest. All 11 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C.1 in Luqa

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1952
Operator:
Registration:
TG603
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
81
YOM:
1949
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown, the four engine aircraft was caught by strong crosswinds, went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Loss of control upon landing due to strong crosswinds.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C.1 in Fāyid AFB

Date & Time: Mar 14, 1952
Operator:
Registration:
TG562
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fāyid – Topcliffe
MSN:
53
YOM:
1949
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a cargo flight from RAF Fāyid to Topcliffe, carrying two engines that should be repaired. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the four engine aircraft stalled and crash landed. All four crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings in Negombo

Date & Time: Apr 12, 1951
Operator:
Registration:
TG552
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
43
YOM:
1948
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at RAF Negombo, the four engine aircraft started to slid. The left main gear broke off and the aircraft veered off runway to the left, lost its left wing and came to rest. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C.2 in RAF Strubby: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1951
Operator:
Registration:
WD478
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Strubby - Strubby
MSN:
106
YOM:
1950
Region:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training sortie at RAF Strubby. During initial climb, the aircraft went into a steep nose up attitude. The tail stalled and the aircraft crashed. Three crew members were killed while five other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the elevator was positioned in a full up position, apparently following an error on part of the crew.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C1 in Benina: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1950
Operator:
Registration:
TG574
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
El Adem – Tripoli
MSN:
65
YOM:
1949
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
27
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While cruising at the assigned altitude of 8,500 feet, a propeller blade on the engine number two separated and penetrated the fuselage, killing the copilot who was sitting in the crew room. The captain informed ground and decided to divert to Benina Airport. Few minutes later, the engine number two detached from its mount and hit the elevator, causing the aircraft to be difficult to control. On final approach to Benina, the aircraft was rolling left to right, stalled and crashed in flames upside down few dozen yards from the runway threshold. Five crew members, among them the captain, were killed, while 29 other occupants were evacuated, some of them slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of a propeller blade and separation of the engine number two in flight.