Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 26 September 1953
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: WD164
Location: 8 km NW of Bertam –
ÿ Malaysia
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A Valetta aircraft experienced a supply drop to police posts during heavy fog. The aircraft crashed, resulting in damage.A Valetta aircraft experienced a supply drop to police posts during heavy fog. The aircraft crashed, resulting in damage.
Description
The Valetta was engaged in a supply drop to police posts. The aircraft crashed in thick fog.
Primary Cause
Heavy fog conditions significantly reduced visibility, leading to a potential loss of control and subsequent crash.Heavy fog conditions significantly reduced visibility, leading to a potential loss of control and subsequent crash.Share on:
