Vickers Valetta crash, Jan 2, 1952, Singapore-Changi
Vickers Valetta accident on January 2, 1952 near Singapore-Changi, Singapore with no fatalities. Cause: Elevator jam (reason unknown).
- Date: January 2, 1952
- Aircraft: Vickers Valetta
- Location: Singapore-Changi, Singapore
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Elevator jam (reason unknown)
Shortly after takeoff from Singapore Changi Airport, the crew raised the landing gear as the aircraft pitched up and nearly stalled. The pilot regained control and tried to ditch the aircraft a few hundred yards off shore. All three crew were injured and the aircraft was written off.