Crash of a Vickers Valetta in Deversoir AFB: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 28, 1949
Operator:
Registration:
VW160
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
330
YOM:
24
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft suffered a loss of power simultaneously on both engines. The aircraft skidded and veered off runway before colliding with a Direction Finding station. All occupants escaped unhurt while a person in the station was killed. The aircraft was later considered as damaged beyond economical repair.
