ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161688
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| Date: | Thursday 20 April 1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 |
| Owner/operator: | 824 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | XN303 |
| MSN: | WA/283 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near HMS Centaur, Mediterranean Sea, off Malta -
 Malta
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | HMS Centaur, off Malta |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 20/04/1961, XN303 ("C-333") a Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 of 824 Sqn FAA RN crashed. The pilot was unable to increase engine RPM and ditched into the Mediterranean off Malta while operating off HMS Centaur. Cause of crash was due to suspected oil flow restriction in the throttle control system. The three crew were rescued
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1961.htm
2. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26746/
3. http://www.aviationinmalta.com/MilitaryAviation/AccidentsMilitary/19601969/tabid/652/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Oct-2013 23:46 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 20-Mar-2014 01:50 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Narrative] |
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