ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 64767
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| Date: | Thursday 18 May 1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Scout AH.1 |
| Owner/operator: | Saunders Roe Aircraft Ltd |
| Registration: | XP188 |
| MSN: | S2/8440 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Shoreham, West Sussex -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Eastleigh, Hampshire |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 18/5/1961, the pilot attempted a forced landing on a small grass area in a caravan park at Shoreham, West Sussex, following engine failure. However the aircraft landed on two caravans and struck a third. The pilot was uninjured and there were no civilian casualties
Wreckage recovered to Westland Helicopters at Eastleigh, where struck off charge 23/07/1963, and scrapped.
Sources:
1. http://www.scramble.nl
2. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1961.htm
3. http://www.westlandscout.com/Pages/ScoutProductionList.aspx
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Oct-2011 15:20 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Cn, Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Country, Phase, Source, Narrative] |
| 28-Oct-2013 20:28 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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