Accident Sikorsky HO3S-1 57995, Thursday 7 August 1952
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Date:Thursday 7 August 1952
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic S51 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Sikorsky HO3S-1
Owner/operator:US Navy
Registration: 57995
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location: -
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Operated out of USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) aircraft carrier. Engine failure, aircraft salvaged on 8 August 1,200 yds offshore in Wonsan Harbor.

Sources:

http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/

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