Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 23 February 1954
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: WD160
Location: 22,5 km S of Gemas –
ÿ Malaysia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of altitude and subsequent impact with a cloud-shrouded mountain peak, Gunung Ledang. The incident occurred at an altitude of approximately 1276 meters.A small aircraft experienced a loss of altitude and subsequent impact with a cloud-shrouded mountain peak, Gunung Ledang. The incident occurred at an altitude of approximately 1276 meters.
Description
Flew into the side of the cloud-shrouded Gunung Ledang, also known as Mount Ophir (1276 m high).
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically heavy cloud cover, likely contributed to the loss of altitude and subsequent impact.Weather conditions, specifically heavy cloud cover, likely contributed to the loss of altitude and subsequent impact.Share on:
