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Bell UH-1B crash near off Sultan Shoal, Singapore

fatal1982-02-183 fatalities
Summary

The helicopter came down in the sea about two and a half miles south west of Sultan Shoal during a training exercise. All three on board were killed.

Incident details
Date
1982-02-18
Location
off Sultan Shoal, Singapore
Aircraft
Bell UH-1B
Operator type
military
Fatalities
3
Injuries
3
Occupants
3
Probable cause
Unknown
1.2300, 103.6400
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities3
Injuries3
SourceNew Straits Times
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