Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 19 August 1952
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: VX559
Location: 3 km N of Benson RAF Station (BEX) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SurfacesAircraft Control Surfaces
Category: Accident
A Valetta aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during night flight over RAF Benson, resulting in a ground collision and subsequent fire. The aircraft was flying into a strong, localized low-cloud and rain environment.A Valetta aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during night flight over RAF Benson, resulting in a ground collision and subsequent fire. The aircraft was flying into a strong, localized low-cloud and rain environment.
Description
The Valetta departed RAF Benson at night during poor weather circumstances which included low clouds and rain. The aircraft flew into the ground in a slight turn to the left and caught fire.
Primary Cause
Poor weather conditions ? low clouds and rain ? created a challenging flight environment, leading to loss of control and a sudden impact.Poor weather conditions ? low clouds and rain ? created a challenging flight environment, leading to loss of control and a sudden impact.Share on:
