Vickers Viking crash, Jul 28, 1959, Southend Essex
Vickers Viking accident on July 28, 1959 near Southend Essex, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: July 28, 1959
- Aircraft: Vickers Viking
- Location: Southend Essex, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Vickers Viking operated by East Anglian Flying Services on a charter flight landed on the grass beside the runway at Southend Airport after its emergency gear extension system failed. The undercarriage collapsed on touchdown. All 39 occupants were evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.