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| Date: | Tuesday 7 February 1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 |
| Owner/operator: | 719 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | XN357 |
| MSN: | WA/303 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | approx. 12 nm ESE of Torr Head, County Antrim, Northern Ireland -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RNAS Eglinton (EGAE) |
On 7/2/1961, XN357 ("626") a Whirlwind HAS.7 of 719 Sqn FAA RN was written off when it ditched into the sea approximately 12 nm East-South-East of Torr Head, County Antrim, Northern Ireland after loss off power. Fortunately there were no casualties amongst the three crew who were all safely picked up.
Sources:
1. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26754/
2. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1961.htm
3. http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA39102
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Oct-2013 23:21 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
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