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| Date: | Tuesday 5 September 1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 (S-55T) |
| Owner/operator: | 737 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | XL854 |
| MSN: | WA216 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | English Channel, 7½ miles SE of Portland Bill, Dorset -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RNAS Portland, Dorset |
On 05/09/1961, XL854 ("771-PO") a Westland Whirlwind HAS7 of 737 NAS FAA RN was written off when it ditched into the English Channel 7½ miles south east of Portland Bill, Dorset. The fuel pump had failed causing the engine to cut suddenly. The three crew were rescued safely
Sources:
1. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26696/_
2. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1961.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-2014 19:41 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
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