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.
The aircraft was destroyed in a crash on April 24, 1985, during its 14th flight, resulting in the death of test pilot Paavo Janhunen. The plane was an advanced version of the Valmet L-70 Vinka and would eventually evolve into the Valmet L-90 Redigo.