ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 56412
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| Date: | Friday 24 June 1977 |
| Time: | 22:37 |
| Type: |  Kaman SH-2F Seasprite |
| Owner/operator: | US Navy |
| Registration: | 149765 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | NAS PAX River -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | PAX |
| PAX | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
This memorial page was created in memory of our Navy VX-1 shipmates - LT. Richard (Rick) A. Creighton, LT. Walter S. Howdyshell (those who knew him, he went by his middle name Steve), and AW-2 Robert (Bob) M. Embry. They all perished in a Kaman SH-2F Seasprite Helicopter aircraft number 149765 in a helicopter accident on June 24th, 1977 at Patuxent River, MD.
We will never forget you guys and all your dedication to the Navy and The United States of America.
Sources:
AD2 Jim Johnson (1975-81)
Images:
VX-1 (PAX) In memory of Shipmatesz
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-May-2021 13:57 | harro | Updated [Total fatalities, Location, Source, Narrative] |
| 30-May-2021 18:42 | Jash1057 | Updated [Time, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Country, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Photo] |
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