Vickers Valetta crash, Feb 1, 1954, Mukeiras Al Bayda'
Vickers Valetta accident on February 1, 1954 near Mukeiras Al Bayda', Yemen with no fatalities.
- Date: February 1, 1954
- Aircraft: Vickers Valetta
- Location: Mukeiras Al Bayda', Yemen
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Royal Air Force Vickers Valetta landed hard at Mukeiras airport in Yemen and bounced several times. The captain tried to go around by raising the undercarriage, and the aircraft settled on its belly and slid to a halt. All occupants evacuated safely, but three passengers were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.