ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 154002
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| Date: | 13-JUN-1977 |
| Time: | day |
| Type: |  Westland Gazelle HT2 |
| Owner/operator: | Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm |
| Registration: | XX415 |
| MSN: | 1367 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | 6 mi SW of Culdrose, Cornwell -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Collided with Gazelle XW859 during formation practice. Both helicopters fell into the sea off Praa Sands. Two other Gazelles landed safely after being damaged by debris.
Sources:
http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1977.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2013 20:11 | TB | Added |
| 21-Jun-2013 00:34 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Operator, Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 24-Jun-2013 15:30 | TB | Updated [Operator, Location, Source, Narrative] |
| 24-Jun-2013 15:32 | TB | Updated [Location, Narrative] |
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