It was destroyed in a crash on 24 April 1985, during its 14th flight, killing the test pilot Paavo Janhunen. The aircraft was a further development of the Valmet L-70 Vinka and would eventually lead to the Valmet L-90 Redigo.
On April 24, 1985, during its 14th flight, a crash destroyed the aircraft, killing test pilot Paavo Janhunen. This plane was an improvement of the Valmet L-70 Vinka and would eventually become the Valmet L-90 Redigo.