Vickers Valetta crash, Mar 3, 1952, Butterworth AFB (Pena...
Vickers Valetta accident on March 3, 1952 near Butterworth AFB (Penang) Penang, Malaysia with no fatalities.
- Date: March 3, 1952
- Aircraft: Vickers Valetta
- Location: Butterworth AFB (Penang) Penang, Malaysia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
Shortly after takeoff from RAF Butterworth on 3 March 1952, the left engine caught fire. The crew shut it down, feathered the propeller and requested an emergency return. On final approach the Valetta was too low, struck palm trees and crashed onto the runway, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.