ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 245569
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| Date: | Wednesday 22 December 1982 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell UH-1H Iroquois |
| Owner/operator: | RAAF |
| Registration: | A2-489 |
| MSN: | 11777 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Carwoola, NSW -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Fairbairn |
| RAAF Fairbairn | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Pilot demonstrating sloped landings to a non-rated pilot. A combination of distraction and incorrect technique resulted in a roll to the right and main rotor striking the ground.
Sources:
Canberra Times, Thursday 23 December 1982, page 3
Note from 5 Squadron Association
Directorate of History & Heritage Services - Air Force
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Dec-2020 09:59 | twosheds67 | Added |
| 12-Dec-2020 21:03 | twosheds67 | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 02-Jun-2023 06:57 | Ron Averes | Updated [[Aircraft type]] |
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