Vickers Valetta crash, Jul 17, 1951, Fāyid AFB Ismailia
Vickers Valetta accident on July 17, 1951 near Fāyid AFB Ismailia, Egypt with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was the loss of power from an engine..
- Date: July 17, 1951
- Aircraft: Vickers Valetta
- Location: Fāyid AFB Ismailia, Egypt
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The cause was the loss of power from an engine.
Shortly after takeoff from Fayid, an engine lost power. The crew turned back but could not feather the propeller, and the pilot made a belly landing. The aircraft slid a short distance after touchdown and there were no casualties.