A Vulcan doing CT at Luqa landed very hard in the undershoot, continued on the grass, making hard contact with the runway lip. The combination did severe structural damage to the landing gear and wings, including, I believe, rupturing fuel tanks. The captain got it airborne again to assess the state of the ac. Unfortunately, the aircraft caught fire and exploded in the circuit. The 2 pilots ejected, but the rear crew [which I believe included a crew chief] perished.
RIP, those fine men.
[Edited to say my post crossed with Beagles. Just confirming his facts]
Last edited by FJJP; 19th Jan 2004 at 00:44.