Incident Overview
Date: Monday 1 August 1955
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: VW143
Location: Sanau –
ÿ Yemen
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Valetta aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during an overshoot, resulting in a crash landing in the desert. The aircraft?s trajectory was significantly altered, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.A Valetta aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during an overshoot, resulting in a crash landing in the desert. The aircraft?s trajectory was significantly altered, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
The Valetta crash-landed in the desert after an engine failed during an overshoot.
Source of Information
http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=1131http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=1131Primary Cause
Engine failure during an overshoot.Engine failure during an overshoot.Share on:
