Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallion

C/N 65-231

Written off 1985





Helicopter Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallion Serial 65-231 Register 157138 used by US Marine Corps USMC. Aircraft history and location





Aircraft History





157138

usa US Marine Corps

USMC CH-53D
1985-05-06w/o 06may85 HMH-462 /YF-50 HMH-462
17 Marines died, 11 from HMH-462, 15 miles south of Yakushima, Japan. Main rotor gearbox failed, ceased mid-air while trying to set a/c in the water due to the mechanical failure emergency HMH-462




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