ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 169056
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| Date: | Tuesday 24 October 1978 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Sikorsky S-61N |
| Owner/operator: | British Airways Helicopters |
| Registration: | G-AWFX |
| MSN: | 61216 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Bredford Dolphin, offshore installation, North Sea -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Offshore |
| Departure airport: | Bredford Dolphin |
| Bredford Dolphin | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Recalled to Bredford Dolphin shortly after take off by co-pilot. Commander took control and landed with landing gear retracted. Damage to fuselage frames.
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDED:
ONGOING MAY DAY BY ANOTHER A/C,
STRONG WINDS (45-50 KTS GUSTING 60KTS),
DARKNESS, RAIN AND TURBULENCE FROM PLATFORM SUPERSTRUCTURE
Sources:
WAAS
CAA
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Aug-2014 13:54 | Aerossurance | Added |
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