Narrative:
The Valetta had just departed from Khartoum when the no. 1 engine rpm began to fluctuate. The pilot decided to return to the airport. After touchdown, the airplane swung off the side of the runway and impacted a ridge of sand.
» Last take-off : a record of RAF aircraft losses 1950 to 1953 / C. Cummings
» UK Serials
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 20 February 1952 |
| Type: | Vickers Valetta C.1 |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | VX492 |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | 1950 |
| Engines: | 2 Bristol Hercules 230 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Khartoum-Civil Airport (KRT) ( Sudan)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Khartoum-Civil Airport (KRT/HSSS), Sudan |
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The Valetta had just departed from Khartoum when the no. 1 engine rpm began to fluctuate. The pilot decided to return to the airport. After touchdown, the airplane swung off the side of the runway and impacted a ridge of sand.
Classification:
Runway excursion
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
» UK Serials
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