Crash of a Vickers 607 Valetta C.1 in Perak: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 22, 1957
Operator:
Registration:
VX491
Survivors:
Yes
YOM:
1950
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a supply mission over the Perak province. After dropping a load of various goods, the crew encountered technical problems with the left propeller that was overspeeding. The propeller was feathered when the aircraft lost height, struck trees and crashed in a dense jungle. Three crew members were killed while four others were injured. They walked away for four days before reaching a village.
Probable cause:
Left propeller oversped in flight.
