ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 164756
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| Date: | Tuesday 17 May 1960 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 (S-55T) |
| Owner/operator: | 736 NAS FAA RN |
| Registration: | XK933 |
| MSN: | WA160 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Church Ope Cove, near Wareham, Isle of Portland, Dorset -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RNAS Portland, Dorset |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 17/05/1960, XK933 ("770") a Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 of 737 NAS FAA RN was written off when it ditched into Church Ope Cove, near Wareham, Isle of Portland, Dorset, after instrument failure. The three crew were rescued.
Wreckage recovered, and Allocated to Naval Ground Instructional Use as A2496 at RNAS Arbroath Air Engineering School
Sources:
1. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26619/
2. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1960.htm
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Ope_Cove
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Mar-2014 21:06 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 17-Nov-2018 16:01 | bronco | Updated [Location, Narrative] |
| 28-Dec-2019 21:21 | stehlik49 | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
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