Vickers Valetta crash, May 2, 1951 (8 killed), Fāyid AFB...
Vickers Valetta accident on May 2, 1951 near Fāyid AFB Ismailia, Egypt with 8 fatalities. Cause: The cause was the premature opening of an equipment...
- Date: May 2, 1951
- Aircraft: Vickers Valetta
- Location: Fāyid AFB Ismailia, Egypt
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The cause was the premature opening of an equipment drop parachute, which struck the tail.
An RAF Vickers Valetta was performing an equipment drop demonstration for 78 Squadron at Fayid on 2 May 1951. A parachute opened prematurely, struck the tail and left the aircraft uncontrollable. It crashed about three kilometers from the airfield and exploded, killing all eight crew.