ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 334853
| Date: | Friday 5 August 1955 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Vickers Valetta C.1 |
| Owner/operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | VW140 |
| MSN: | 310 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1948 |
| Engine model: | Bristol Hercules 230 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 3,2 km N of Fayid RAF Station -
 Egypt
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Fayid RAF Station |
The Valetta belly landed after an engine fire warning failed during a single-engine overshoot.
Sources:
Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. Halley
UK Serials
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation