Narrative:
The Valetta undershot the runway and struck a light pole while attempting to land at RAF Dishforth at night.
» Last take-off : a record of RAF aircraft losses 1950 to 1953 / C. Cummings
» David Garbett (E-mail, 10-3-2011)
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 4 May 1951 |
| Type: | Vickers Valetta C.1 |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | VW828 |
| MSN: | 389 |
| First flight: | 1949-06-21 (1 year 11 months) |
| Engines: | 2 Bristol Hercules 230 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Dishforth RAF Station ( United Kingdom)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Dishforth RAF Station (EGXD), United Kingdom |
The Valetta undershot the runway and struck a light pole while attempting to land at RAF Dishforth at night.
Classification:
Undershoot/overshoot
Sources:
» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. Halley» Last take-off : a record of RAF aircraft losses 1950 to 1953 / C. Cummings
» David Garbett (E-mail, 10-3-2011)
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