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Bell 47G-3B1 crash near near Fagali'i, Upolu, Samoa

unknown1978-05-08
Summary

The Bell 47G-3B1 was involved in an accident near Fagali'i on Upolu. No further details were recorded.

Incident details
Date
1978-05-08
Location
near Fagali'i, Upolu, Samoa
Aircraft
Bell 47G-3B1
Registration
N512YP
Operator type
commercial
Probable cause
Unknown
Source
Archives New Zealand ↗
-13.8500, -171.7400
Quick stats
Severityunknown
Fatalities0
Injuries—
SourceArchives New Zealand
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