ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 20797
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| Date: | Tuesday 2 May 1995 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Sikorsky S-55C |
| Owner/operator: | SAAF Museum |
| Registration: | A5 |
| MSN: | 55-959 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | SA National Museum of Military History, Johannesburg, Gauteng -
 South Africa
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Demo/Airshow/Display |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Helicopter crashed into the play park at the SA National Museum of Military History situated at Zoo Park, Johannesburg, after suffering engine failure during a low-level fly-past. One person on board was injured.
The remains are at the Museum's facilities at Swartkop, awaiting rebuild.
Sources:
1. http://www.saairforce.co.za/the-airforce/aircraft/239/s-55c-museum
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Jun-2008 01:45 | Topaz | Added |
| 03-Mar-2011 15:10 | Masen63 | Updated [Date, Cn, Source, Narrative] |
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