Incident report
Westland Scout AH.1 crash near Sek Kong, Hong Kong
minor1983-01-18
Summary
A 660 Squadron Scout AH.1 was written off during a practice engine-off landing at Sek Kong in winds beyond limits, when the main rotor blades cut off the tail. Both crew were slightly injured. Engine-off landings on the grass strip were banned afterwards.
Incident details
Date
1983-01-18
Location
Sek Kong, Hong Kong
Aircraft
Registration
XP901
Operator
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Phase of flight
landing
22.4360, 114.0800
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceScramble
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