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Sikorsky S-62A crash near near Doha Shell Heliport, Qatar

serious1969-04-10
Summary

The S-62A ditched in the Gulf following a total loss of engine power. All eight aboard survived.

Incident details
Date
1969-04-10
Location
near Doha Shell Heliport, Qatar
Registration
N976
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
8
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
cruise
25.2700, 51.5300
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceNTSB
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