Incident Westland Wasp HAS.1 XV628,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 156553
 
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Date:Thursday 20 January 1972
Time:
Type:Westland Wasp HAS.1
Owner/operator:829 NAS FAA RN
Registration: XV628
MSN: F9723
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:1½ miles north east of RAF Tengah -   Singapore
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Horsborough, Singapore
Destination airport:RAF Tengah, Singapore
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Suffered tail rotor drive shaft failure and crashed into a coconut plantation 1½ miles north east of RAF Tengah, Singapore. The two crew were injured

Sources:

1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1972.htm
2. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/220/
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsburgh_Lighthouse
4. http://www.westlandscout.com/Pages/waspPage3.aspx

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
12-Jun-2013 20:17 Dr. John Smith Added
14-Jun-2013 17:45 Nepa Updated [Operator]

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