Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion

C/N 65-450

Written off 1990





Helicopter Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion Serial 65-450 Register 161393 used by US Marine Corps USMC. Aircraft history and location





Aircraft History





161393

usa US Marine Corps

USMC CH-53E
1985-1990 HMH-465 /YJ-20
wfu HMH-465
1990-11-24 Gulf war

During NVG flight, shortly after lifting dual point external load, No. 2 engine caught fire inflight. The zero bearing failed and the engine caught fire. Pilots safely got the aircraft to a albeit rough landing. But no crash fire rescue was available and the aircraft burned up. All the crewmembers safely egressed the helo after landing.




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