Narrative:
The Valetta could not maintain height during single engine overshoot, contacted trees, crashed and caught fire. It was operated by the RAF No.2 Air Navigation School.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 28 August 1962 |
| Type: | Vickers Valetta T.3 |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | WJ480 |
| MSN: | 605 |
| First flight: | 1952-06-11 (10 years 3 months) |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 8 km (5 mls) WNW of Chippenham, Wiltshire ( United Kingdom)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Lyneham RAF Station (LYE/EGDL), United Kingdom |
The Valetta could not maintain height during single engine overshoot, contacted trees, crashed and caught fire. It was operated by the RAF No.2 Air Navigation School.
Sources:
» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. HalleyPhotos
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