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Sikorsky HH-52A Seaguard crash near Skálafell, Capital Region, Iceland

serious1975-10-03
Summary

The Coast Guard HH-52A crash-landed at Skalafell following an in-flight engine failure during a survey flight. Both occupants survived; the helicopter was destroyed.

Incident details
Date
1975-10-03
Location
Skálafell, Capital Region, Iceland
Registration
TF-GNA
Operator type
government
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
cruise
Source
Aeroflight ↗
64.2167, -21.4167
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceAeroflight
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