Crash of a Handley Page H.P.70 Halton C.8 in Schleswig
Date & Time:
Apr 1, 1949
Registration:
G-AHDL
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Berlin - Schleswig
MSN:
1308
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft crashed on landing at Schleswig AFB while performing a cargo flight from Gatow Airport in Berlin, taking part to the Berlin airlift. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while all three crew members were unhurt.