ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 56380
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| Date: | Thursday 22 October 1987 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing Vertol HH-46A Sea Knight |
| Owner/operator: | United States Navy (USN) |
| Registration: | 152518 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Gulf of Oman -
 Oman
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | USNS SPICA |
| USS Ranger | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Written off. A/C was conducting routine VERTREP Operations when a single engine failure occurred while lifting 4000lb load from Spica. Aircrew immediately jettisoned load while pilot maneuvered A/C away from ship's deck. Crew completed ditching checklist while pilot flew A/C to a controlled ditch approximately 200 yds from Spica. Single engine take off was attempted numerous times to no avail. A/C was above Single Engine T/O from Water weight limits. A/C was secured and aircrew egress per training with no injuries. Crew rescued by sister A/C.
Sources:
- JF Baugher, Marty Jarosz
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Jun-2014 18:00 | Uli Elch | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Phase, Source, Narrative] |
| 19-Aug-2016 05:07 | Mjarosz | Updated [Total fatalities, Total occupants, Location, Country, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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