ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 139463
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| Date: | Sunday 26 February 1967 |
| Time: | 09:00 |
| Type: |  Westland Sioux AH.1 |
| Owner/operator: | 45 Commando Royal Marines |
| Registration: | XT219 |
| MSN: | WA378 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Wadi Bijarr - Near Habilayn, Aden -
 Yemen
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The main rotors stuck the ground during a 3ft hover on sloping ground at Habilayn, Aden. The aircraft rolled, struck the ground and turned onto its back. The pilot and passenger escaped safely
Sources:
www.ukserials.com/losses-1967.htm
www.worldmilitair.com/production/bell47west.htm
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Oct-2011 23:28 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 29-Jun-2013 20:37 | Nepa | Updated [Operator] |
| 12-Aug-2014 17:34 | A.J.Scholten | Updated [Cn] |
| 05-Apr-2015 06:28 | ianuzzell | Updated [Time, Operator, Location, Narrative, Photo, ] |
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