Vickers Valetta crash, May 26, 1950, Luqa
Vickers Valetta accident on May 26, 1950 near Luqa, Malta with no fatalities. Cause: Attempt to avoid a person on the runway during takeoff roll,...
- Date: May 26, 1950
- Aircraft: Vickers Valetta
- Location: Luqa, Malta
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Attempt to avoid a person on the runway during takeoff roll, leading to loss of directional control
A Royal Air Force Vickers Valetta (VX497) was taking off from Luqa, Malta, when the crew tried to avoid a person walking on the runway. The aircraft began to skid, the undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft came to rest on its belly. No one was hurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.