Crash of a Vickers 607 Valetta C.1 at Firq AFB
Date & Time:
Jan 14, 1959
Operator:
Registration:
VW817
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
378
YOM:
1949
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown, a tire burst. The airplane went out of control and came to rest, damaged beyond repair. There were no injuries.
Probable cause:
Tire burst on landing.
