ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 157284
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Tuesday 24 March 1970 |
| Time: | night |
| Type: |  Westland Sioux AH.1 |
| Owner/operator: | 2 Wing, Army Air Corps |
| Registration: | XT816 |
| MSN: | WA/623 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Netheravon, Wiltshire -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Netheravon, Wiltshire |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Written off 24/3/1970: The pilot became disorientated shortly after a night take off from Netheravon, Wiltshire due to reduced visibility and fog build up. He descended and the helicopter landed heavily while moving backwards
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1970.htm
2. http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=1458
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jun-2013 17:43 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 27-Jun-2013 17:46 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Narrative] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation