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| Date: | Saturday 11 February 1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC1 |
| Owner/operator: | Royal Air Force |
| Registration: | XM939 |
| MSN: | 546 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Sir Abu Nuair Island -
 Oman
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Sir Abu Nuair Island |
A landing accident occurred on Sir Abu Nuair Island. Port brakes seized after being damaged by embedded rock. Subsequent correction of violent swing caused nose over.
Sources:
https://www.airliners.net/photo/UK-Air-Force/Scottish-Aviation-Twin-Pioneer-CC1/240337
https://www.airliners.net/photo/UK-Air-Force/Scottish-Aviation-Twin-Pioneer-CC1/240336
https://www.airliners.net/photo/UK-Air-Force/Scottish-Aviation-Twin-Pioneer-CC1/240819
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Apr-2025 16:07 | FlyWolf | Added |
| 19-Apr-2025 16:08 | ASN | Updated [Operator, ] |
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