ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 164758
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| Date: | Wednesday 18 May 1960 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 (S-55T) |
| Owner/operator: | 824 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | XK938 |
| MSN: | WA165 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Mediterranean Sea off Hal Far, off HMS Ark Royal -
 Malta
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | HMS Ark Royal, off Hal Far, Malta |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 18/05/1960, XK938 ("335") Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 of 824 NAS FAA RN was written off while operating off HMS Ark Royal. The helicopter ditched into the Mediterranean Sea off Hal Far, Malta, after a violent engine overspeed caused by suspected clutch failure. The three crew were rescued by a helicopter from Hal Far.
Sources:
1. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26624/
2. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1960.htm
3. http://www.aviationinmalta.com/MilitaryAviation/AccidentsMilitary/19601969/tabid/652/language/en-US/Default.aspx
4. http://www.axfordsabode.org.uk/pdf-docs/arkroy44.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Mar-2014 21:27 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 26-Mar-2014 19:02 | Nepa | Updated [Operator] |
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