Vickers Valetta crash, Aug 28, 1962 (3 killed), Chippenha...
Vickers Valetta accident on August 28, 1962 near Chippenham Wiltshire, United Kingdom with 3 fatalities. Cause: The starboard engine fuel cock had been...
- Date: August 28, 1962
- Aircraft: Vickers Valetta
- Location: Chippenham Wiltshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The starboard engine fuel cock had been left closed, which prevented the engine from being restarted after an asymmetric overshoot.
A Royal Air Force Vickers Valetta T3 of 2 Air Navigation School lost height during an asymmetric overshoot at Hullavington on 28 August 1962. It struck trees, caught fire and crashed in a field. All three crew were killed.