Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 22 August 1957
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: VX491
Location: Perak –
ÿ Malaysia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident

A Valetta aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected landing at a hill location following an engine failure. The aircraft?s trajectory suggests a potential for a controlled crash.A Valetta aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected landing at a hill location following an engine failure. The aircraft?s trajectory suggests a potential for a controlled crash.
Description
The Valetta flew into a hill, possibly following an engine failure.
Primary Cause
Engine failure leading to a sudden loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain.Engine failure leading to a sudden loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain.Share on: