ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 139434
Last updated: 22 May 2013
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| Date: | 02-JUN-1967 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 47G-3B-1 |
| Operator: | 161 (R) Flt RAAF |
| Registration: | A1-403 |
| C/n / msn: | 3403 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Vung Tau -
 Vietnam
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Vung Tau, South Vietnam |
On 2 June 1967 RAAF Bell 47G-3B-1 A1-403 of 161 (R) Flight suffered engine failure on take off from Vung Tau, South Vietnam. The pilot (Ross Hutchinson) and his passenger sustained injuries. The aircraft was subsequently written off as "damaged beyond repair".
Sources:
http://www.161recceflt.org.au/UnitAircraft/Sioux/history_of_bell_47.htm
http://www.adf-serials.com/3a1.shtml
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Oct-2011 14:28 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 16-Feb-2012 02:09 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Source] |
| 16-Feb-2012 13:34 | n | Updated [Operator, Source] |
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