No fatalities

Four-Engine Aircraft Runway Overrun with No Casualties (G-AIHX)

Blackpool, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On September 3, 1948, a Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII (registration G-AIHX) operated by Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC was involved in an aviation accident near Blackpool, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance after landing, resulting in a runway overrun that caused substantial damage but no injuries.

What happened

The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight. After the four-engine aircraft touched down on the runway, it was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the remaining usable distance. Consequently, the aircraft overran the end of the runway and eventually came to a complete stop outside the paved surface.

Findings

The event resulted in no fatalities or injuries among those on board. However, the impact and subsequent stoppage caused significant structural damage to the airframe. The extent of this damage was assessed as being beyond economical repair, rendering the aircraft unserviceable.