ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 175400
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| Date: | Thursday 12 August 1971 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell OH-58A Kiowa |
| Owner/operator: | United States Army Aviation |
| Registration: | 70-15418 |
| MSN: | 40969 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Fort Rucker, Alabama -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Fort Rucker, Alabama |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Written off (destroyed) 12 August 1971: Tail boom separated and helicopter fell into woods while taking the transition course at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Two crew killed. Crew later named as CPT David L. Hoerler [Instructor Pilot] and 1st Lt George E. Fisher (pupil)
Sources:
1. http://www.armyaircrews.com/kiowa.html
2. http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1970.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Apr-2015 20:04 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
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