ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161291
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| Date: | 14-JUN-1954 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAS.22 (S-55) |
| Owner/operator: | 845 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | WV201 |
| MSN: | 55-457 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Mediteranean Sea, off Hal Far -
 Malta
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Hal Far, Malta |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Sikorsky S-55 c/n 55-457, first flown: May 1953, accepted by the BuAerRep (BAR) at the Sikorsky factory at East Hartford, CT, on 30 June 1953. Delivered to the US Navy as HO4S-3, BuAer 133741, 7 July 1953.
Supplied under MAP (Military Assistance Program) to UK/Royal Navy as WV201, delivered 26 September 1953.
Written off 14 June 1954: Ditched off Hal-Far, Malta. Engine stopped after pilot changed fuel tanks.
Not repaired, Struck off Charge 12 July 1954.
Sources:
1. http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries15.html
2. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/24549/
3. http://www.ukserials.com/results.php?serial=WV
4. http://www.aviationinmalta.com/MilitaryAviation/AccidentsMilitary/19501959/tabid/651/language/en-US/Default.aspx
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2013 22:51 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 07-Oct-2013 22:53 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Narrative] |
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