Aircraft model
Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 accident history
Complete safety record for the Westland Whirlwind HAR.10, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
6
Confirmed fatalities
2
Fatal incidents
1
Fatal rate
16.7%
Probable causes
Mechanical failure3 incidents
Weather1 incident
Unknown1 incident
Wire strike1 incident
Where incidents occurred
6 incidents
How many Whirlwind HAR.10 crashes have there been?
6 recorded incidents involving the Westland Whirlwind HAR.10, from 1969 to 1972, with 2 deathsacross 1 fatal accident. The deadliest was on 1969-10-30 at Fanling, Hong Kong, which killed 2.
What causes Whirlwind HAR.10 accidents?
The most common established cause is mechanical failure, in 3 of them, then weather in 1.
Where do Whirlwind HAR.10 accidents happen?
| Date | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 1972-05-11 | 🇭🇰Kai Tak, Hong Kong | — |
| 1971-01-24 | 🇭🇰Peak Alpha, Hong Kong | — |
| 1971-01-18 | 🇭🇰Sai Kung, Hong Kong | — |
| 1970-10-17 | 🇭🇰Sai Kung, Hong Kong | — |
| 1969-10-30 | 🇭🇰Fanling, Hong Kong | 2 |
| 1969-05-13 | 🇭🇰Lantau, Hong Kong | — |