Incident Westland Wessex HAS31 (S-58T) N7-208,
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Date:Tuesday 19 November 1974
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic WESX model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Westland Wessex HAS31 (S-58T)
Owner/operator:Royal Australian Navy (RAN)
Registration: N7-208
MSN: WA/208
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:off Beecroft Head, NSW -   Australia
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Engine failure in hover. Ditched and only one inflation bag operated. Aircraft turned upside down and sank. Crew rescued safely

Sources:

http://www.adf-gallery.com.au//

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
22-Jun-2013 18:25 TB Added
22-Jun-2013 18:46 TB Updated [Aircraft type]
16-Aug-2014 20:08 Aerossurance Updated [Narrative]

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