ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161688
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| Date: | 20-APR-1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 |
| Owner/operator: | 824 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | XN303 |
| MSN: | WA/283 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | near HMS Centaur, Mediterranean Sea, off Malta -
 Malta
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | HMS Centaur, off Malta |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 20/04/1961, XN303 ("C-333") a Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 of 824 Sqn FAA RN crashed. The pilot was unable to increase engine RPM and ditched into the Mediterranean off Malta while operating off HMS Centaur. Cause of crash was due to suspected oil flow restriction in the throttle control system. The three crew were rescued
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1961.htm
2. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26746/
3. http://www.aviationinmalta.com/MilitaryAviation/AccidentsMilitary/19601969/tabid/652/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Oct-2013 23:46 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 20-Mar-2014 01:50 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Narrative] |
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