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Westland Wessex HC2 crash near South China Sea, Hong Kong

minor1993-09-17
Summary

An RAF 28 Squadron Wessex HC2 flying from Sek Kong to a Chinese fishing vessel in distress during a typhoon lost both engines to heavy ingestion of rain and sea spray. The crew ditched successfully, the floats held, and all four were rescued by another 28 Squadron Wessex without injury.

Incident details
Date
1993-09-17
Location
South China Sea, Hong Kong
Registration
XT667
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Weather / IMC
Phase of flight
en route
Source
UK Serials ↗
22.1500, 114.2000
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceUK Serials
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