Vickers Valetta crash, Jun 24, 1951, Choma Southern
Vickers Valetta accident on June 24, 1951 near Choma Southern, Zambia with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was an engine failure in flight..
- Date: June 24, 1951
- Aircraft: Vickers Valetta
- Location: Choma Southern, Zambia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The cause was an engine failure in flight.
After an engine failed in flight between Livingstone and Ndola, the crew diverted to Choma. On landing the Valetta could not stop in the remaining distance, overran and struck an obstacle, and the undercarriage was sheared off. There were no casualties.