Incident Overview
Date: Friday 30 September 1955
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: VW845
Location: Mukeiras Airport (UKR) –
ÿ Yemen
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (specifically, the ailerons and rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (specifically, the ailerons and rudder)
Category: Accident
A Valetta aircraft experienced a loss of control during final approach to Mukeiras Airport, resulting in a ground impact and subsequent tip-up. The aircraft subsequently sank.A Valetta aircraft experienced a loss of control during final approach to Mukeiras Airport, resulting in a ground impact and subsequent tip-up. The aircraft subsequently sank.
Description
The Valetta sank while on finals to Mukeiras Airport. It hit the ground, lost directional control and tipped up.
Source of Information
http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=1131http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=1131Primary Cause
Loss of directional control due to a sudden and unexpected change in attitude during final approach.Loss of directional control due to a sudden and unexpected change in attitude during final approach.Share on:
