Narrative:
The Valetta had returned from Malta and departed Lyneham on its way to RAF Dishforth. After takeoff an engine caught fire. The pilot attempted to return to the airport, but the propeller of the working engine was feathered. The aircraft flew into the ground.
There were three crew members and seven trainees on board.
» Last take-off : a record of RAF aircraft losses 1950 to 1953 / C. Cummings
» David Garbett (E-mail, 10-3-2011)
» The Times, Sat 14 Jul 1951
| Status: | |
| Date: | Thursday 12 July 1951 |
| Type: | Vickers Valetta C.1 |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | VW194 |
| MSN: | 350 |
| First flight: | 1949-02-11 (2 years 5 months) |
| Engines: | 2 Bristol Hercules 230 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 1,6 km (1 mls) ENE of Lyneham-RAF Station (LYE) ( United Kingdom)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Lyneham RAF Station (LYE/EGDL), United Kingdom |
| Dishforth RAF Station (EGXD), United Kingdom |
The Valetta had returned from Malta and departed Lyneham on its way to RAF Dishforth. After takeoff an engine caught fire. The pilot attempted to return to the airport, but the propeller of the working engine was feathered. The aircraft flew into the ground.
There were three crew members and seven trainees on board.
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)
» The Times, Sat 14 Jul 1951
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This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Lyneham RAF Station to Dishforth RAF Station as the crow flies is 293 km (183 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Lyneham RAF Station to Dishforth RAF Station as the crow flies is 293 km (183 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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