Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 5 September 1956
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: WD165
Location: 1,6 km off Car Nicobar Airport (CBD) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An engine failure occurred during approach to Car Nicobar Island Airport. The aircraft lost engine power just offshore.An engine failure occurred during approach to Car Nicobar Island Airport. The aircraft lost engine power just offshore.
Description
An engine failed while on approach to the Car Nicobar Island Airport. The Valetta ditched just offshore.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during approach.Engine failure during approach.Share on:
