Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 21 February 1954
Aircraft Type: Vickers Valetta C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: WJ494
Location: 2,4 km S of Singapore-Changi RAF Station –
ÿ Singapore
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Valetta single-engine aircraft lost height while on a routine approach to RAF Changi and crashed, subsequently catching fire. The aircraft was serving with the RAF Far East Transport Wing and originating in Hong Kong before a planned stop in Saigon.A Valetta single-engine aircraft lost height while on a routine approach to RAF Changi and crashed, subsequently catching fire. The aircraft was serving with the RAF Far East Transport Wing and originating in Hong Kong before a planned stop in Saigon.
Description
The Valetta was on a singe engine approach to RAF Changi when it lost height, contacted trees and crashed. The airplane caught fire. The aircraft was serving with the RAF Far East Transport Wing and originated in Hong Kong before making a planned stop at Saigon.
Primary Cause
Loss of altitude during a single-engine approach.Loss of altitude during a single-engine approach.Share on:
