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Bell HH-1N crash near Wohlschlag Bay, Cape Royds, Ross Island, Antarctica

fatal1992-10-132 fatalities
Summary

The HH-1N of squadron VXE-6 crashed in bad weather at Wohlschlag Bay on Ross Island, killing two of the five aboard.

Incident details
Date
1992-10-13
Location
Wohlschlag Bay, Cape Royds, Ross Island, Antarctica
Aircraft
Bell HH-1N
Registration
158249
Operator
US Navy
Operator type
military
Fatalities
2
Injuries
0
Occupants
5
Probable cause
Weather / IMC
-77.5500, 166.1700
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities2
Injuries0
SourceScramble
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