Incident Overview
Date: Friday 18 January 1952
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: VW823
Location: Kasfareet RAF Station –
ÿ Egypt
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Number one engineNumber one engine
Category: Accident
A Valetta aircraft was parked at RAF Kasfareet, with the number one engine primed for departure. It subsequently nose-backed against the aircraft?s brakes, resulting in significant damage to the tail.A Valetta aircraft was parked at RAF Kasfareet, with the number one engine primed for departure. It subsequently nose-backed against the aircraft?s brakes, resulting in significant damage to the tail.
Description
The Valetta was parked at RAF Kasfareet and the no. 1 engine was being run up in preparation for departure. Then the aircraft nosed over against the brakes. It fell back, causing severe damage to the tail.
Source of Information
http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=1131http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=1131Primary Cause
Engine malfunction and improper operation during takeoff.Engine malfunction and improper operation during takeoff.Share on:
