Incident Overview
Date: Monday 16 June 1952
Aircraft Type: Handley Page Hastings C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: TG603
Location: Malta-Luqa Airport (MLA) –
ÿ Malta
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Elevator boltsElevator bolts
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control near the runway during landing, resulting in a crash. Investigation suggests a potential issue with elevator bolts, which may have contributed to the incident.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control near the runway during landing, resulting in a crash. Investigation suggests a potential issue with elevator bolts, which may have contributed to the incident.
Description
Crashed near the runway. Possible failure of elevator bolts.
Source of Information
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Possible failure of elevator bolts.Possible failure of elevator bolts.Share on:
