ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161525
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| Date: | Thursday 21 June 1962 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Saunders Roe Skeeter AOP.12 |
| Owner/operator: | 1 Flt Brit. AAC |
| Registration: | XL768 |
| MSN: | S2/5084 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Detmold -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Detmold, West Germany | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Written off 21/6/1962: During finals to land at Detmold, West Germany the main rotor oversped due to a loose bolt. The aircraft broke up in the ensuing heavy "engine off" landing. The crew escaped unhurt
Struck off charge 26/6/1962 as Cat.5(c) and removed to 71 MU RAF Bicester. Transferred to the fire dump at RAF Bicester in May 1965, later scrapped.
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1962.htm
2. http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/uk/army/types/skeeter12.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Oct-2013 00:19 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 06-Jun-2015 11:03 | Heil | Updated [Operator] |
| 21-Feb-2020 18:26 | Xindel XL | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
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