Incident Noorduyn Norseman VH-GSF,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 28514
 
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Date:Sunday 18 January 1970
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic NORS model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Noorduyn Norseman
Owner/operator:Skyservice Aviation P/L
Registration: VH-GSF
MSN: 270
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:5 mi SE of Sydney Heads, NSW -   Australia
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Parachuting
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Engine failed and burst into flames during a skydiving display off Manly Beach. Eight parachutists bailed out, followed by pilot at 5,000 feet. All were rescued by boats. The Norseman struck the sea 6 miles off the beach.

Sources:

1. http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/.au/2a71.htm
2. http://www.norsemanhistory.ca/Aircraft.htm
3. http://www.goodall.com.au/australian-aviation/norseman/norseman.htm

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
27-Sep-2008 01:00 ASN archive Added
13-Apr-2014 02:34 Dr. John Smith Updated [Date, Cn, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Narrative]
13-Apr-2014 02:37 Dr. John Smith Updated [Source, Narrative]
25-Jul-2017 13:49 TB Updated [Date, Registration, Operator, Total occupants, Location, Country, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative]

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