Vickers Valetta crash, May 17, 1953 (2 killed), Luqa
Vickers Valetta accident on May 17, 1953 near Luqa, Malta with 2 fatalities. Cause: Jammed ailerons.
- Date: May 17, 1953
- Aircraft: Vickers Valetta
- Location: Luqa, Malta
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Jammed ailerons
Shortly after takeoff from Luqa, the Valetta banked right, apparently due to jammed ailerons, and the pilot turned back to land. The aircraft overran the runway onto grass, and its left wing struck the controller's caravan before the aircraft came to rest in flames. Two passengers were killed and others were evacuated.