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| Date: | Thursday 5 May 1983 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Wasp HAS1 |
| Owner/operator: | Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm |
| Registration: | XV638 |
| MSN: | F9733 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 80 mi E of Natal, RN -
 Brazil
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | HMS Achilles |
Ditched in South Atlantic after engine failure.
Sources:
http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1983.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Jun-2013 15:36 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 17-Feb-2014 16:07 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, ] |
| 05-Sep-2014 19:50 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Total occupants, Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
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