ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 65071
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| Date: | 24-AUG-1979 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Westland Gazelle AH1 |
| Owner/operator: | British Army Air Corps (AAC) |
| Registration: | XZ293 |
| MSN: | 1503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | 4 mi NE of Bessbrook, Northern Ireland -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Crashed at Jerret Pass after wire strike.
Sources:
http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1979.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Sep-2011 14:32 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Cn, Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Country, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 18-May-2012 01:53 | ryan | Updated [Source] |
| 12-Mar-2013 18:06 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Source, Narrative] |
| 12-Mar-2013 19:57 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator] |
| 13-May-2016 08:44 | TW | Updated [Total occupants] |
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