Vickers Viking crash, Aug 24, 1960 (3 killed), Heraklion...
Vickers Viking accident on August 24, 1960 near Heraklion Crete, Greece with 3 fatalities. Cause: Engine failed after takeoff and the aircraft could...
- Date: August 24, 1960
- Aircraft: Vickers Viking
- Location: Heraklion Crete, Greece
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failed after takeoff and the aircraft could not maintain safe flight; the cause of the engine failure was not established, a defective fuel or ignition system being the most likely reason.
A Vickers Viking on a cargo flight from Birmingham to Aden via several stops crashed into the sea after takeoff from Heraklion, Crete, when the crew reported engine problems. All three crew on board were killed.