Vickers Viscount crash, Feb 17, 1959 (14 killed), London-...
Vickers Viscount accident on February 17, 1959 near London-Gatwick West Sussex, United Kingdom with 14 fatalities. Cause: The official investigation...
- Date: February 17, 1959
- Aircraft: Vickers Viscount
- Location: London-Gatwick West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 14
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The official investigation did not establish a cause and found no sign of a technical failure of the aircraft or ground services.
A Turkish Airlines Viscount carrying Prime Minister Adnan Menderes was diverted from Heathrow to Gatwick because of fog. On final approach it struck trees about 5 km short of the runway, broke up and caught fire. Fourteen of the 24 on board died and ten, including Menderes, survived.