Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 19 March 1940
Aircraft Type: Handley Page HP.42W
Owner/operator: Imperial Airways
Registration Number: G-AAXC
Location: Bristol-Whitchurch Airport –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the wings and fuselage.The entire aircraft, specifically the wings and fuselage.
Category: Other
A Handley Page HP.42W, affectionately known as ‘Heracles,’ experienced a catastrophic loss during a severe gale. The aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair, resulting in a loss of life and property.A Handley Page HP.42W, affectionately known as ‘Heracles,’ experienced a catastrophic loss during a severe gale. The aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair, resulting in a loss of life and property.
Description
The Handley Page HP.42W named “Heracles” was blown over in a gale and damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Severe gale conditions and high winds caused significant structural damage to the aircraft.Severe gale conditions and high winds caused significant structural damage to the aircraft.Share on:
