Sikorsky HSS-1 / SH-34G Seabat

C/N 58-6

Built 1956 - Written off 1960





Helicopter Sikorsky HSS-1 / SH-34G Seabat Serial 58-6 Register 137850 used by US Navy USN. Built 1956. Aircraft history and location





Aircraft History





137850

usa US Navy

1956-08-10Sikorsky HSS-1, c/n 58-6, ff?
del US Navy as HSS-1, 137850, 10Aug56
xfer HS-3, unk
w/o 01nov60 aboard USS Valley Forge (LPH-8)
Ditched after engine failure during antisubmarine exercises from Valley Forge off VACAPES area. Sank in 2156 fathoms. Crew of four picked up, no injuries. Pilot LTJG "Red" Duplechin, co-pilot LTJG Sam Griffin, sonar op Capeche, one other.




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