ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161732
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| Date: | 27-APR-1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAR.3 |
| Owner/operator: | 705 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | XG580 |
| MSN: | WA/75 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | RNAS Predannack, near Mullion, Cornwall -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RNAS Predannack, Cornwall (EGDO) |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 27/4/1961, XG580 ("CU-527") a Westland Whirlwind HAR.3 of 705 Sqn FAA RN was written off when it rolled to port, crashed, caught fire and burnt out, after mechanical control failure on take off from RNAS Predannack, Cornwall. Both crew were injured
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1961.htm
2. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26361/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Oct-2013 18:37 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
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