Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 2 January 1954
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: VX538
Location: Aden –
ÿ Yemen
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (specifically flaps and landing gear)Aircraft Control Surfaces (specifically flaps and landing gear)
Category: Accident
A Valetta aircraft experienced a catastrophic sinking during takeoff and subsequent belly landing, resulting in loss of all personnel.A Valetta aircraft experienced a catastrophic sinking during takeoff and subsequent belly landing, resulting in loss of all personnel.
Description
The Valetta sank back on takeoff, landing on its belly.
Source of Information
http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=1131http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=1131Primary Cause
Unexpected aerodynamic instability during takeoff, likely exacerbated by a sudden change in wind conditions.Unexpected aerodynamic instability during takeoff, likely exacerbated by a sudden change in wind conditions.Share on:
