Vickers Valetta crash, Sep 5, 1956, Car Nicobar Andaman a...
Vickers Valetta accident on September 5, 1956 near Car Nicobar Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was an engine...
- Date: September 5, 1956
- Aircraft: Vickers Valetta
- Location: Car Nicobar Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The cause was an engine failure on final approach.
A RAF Vickers Valetta WD165 on final approach to Car Nicobar Airport lost an engine, stalled and crashed into the sea about 1,600 meters offshore. All three crew were rescued, but the aircraft sank and was lost.