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| Date: | Saturday 5 May 1962 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 (S-55) |
| Owner/operator: | 824 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | XN379 |
| MSN: | WA/309 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Mediterranean Sea, near HMS Centaur, off Malta -
 Malta
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | HMS Centaur, off Malta |
Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 XN379 ("C-336" of 824 Sqn FAA RN) was written off 5/5/1962 when it ditched and sank in the Mediterranean Sea, off Malta, while operating off HMS Centaur. It had suffered loss of power due to suspected fuel pump failure. The three crew were rescued and the aircraft was not recovered
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1962.htm
2. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26759/
3. XN336 on 17 March 1962: https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1217128/_
4. http://www.focalplanes.co.uk/photo-galleries/more-pics-1/
5. http://www.aviationinmalta.com/MilitaryAviation/AccidentsMilitary/19601969/tabid/652/language/en-US/Default.aspx
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Oct-2013 18:13 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
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