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| Date: | Tuesday 21 November 1989 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Kaman SH-2F Seasprite |
| Owner/operator: | United States Navy |
| Registration: | 151313 |
| MSN: | 150 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | James River near Newport News Bridge tunnel -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | KNGU |
Dual Engine Failure due to fuel contamination. All crew rescued without injury by workers building the Bridge Tunnel near Newport News, Virginia.
Sources:
I was the Duty Maintenance Copilot that was originally tasked with the flight.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2019 15:22 | TB | Added |
| 29-Aug-2024 06:13 | Dangerous Dave | Updated [Total fatalities, Total occupants, Location, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
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