Sud Aviation SA321G Super Frelon

C/N 159

Written off 1986





Helicopter Sud Aviation SA321G Super Frelon Serial 159 Register 159 used by Aéronautique Navale (French Navy). Aircraft history and location





Aircraft History




For 159 see also
        sa315b 2497
        206b-3 2542
        sa330h 1421

159

france Aéronautique Navale

FN d/d 1979
33F St Mandrier naval air base 33F
1974-11-20M A GBSOUembarked on FS Foch during visit to Southampton.
1986-02-10 w/o 10feb86, 33F at Saint Mandrier, 83 Var-France 33F
w/o 10feb86 Crashed in Corsica
The helicopter encountered severe icing conditions during transit from saint mandrier to corsica. Ice accumulation flamed out 2engines and crew decided to ditch. After a time the wreckage rolled over and then sunk. 14 people on board, 13 killed most due that they didn't wear flight drysuit nor insulation clothes .




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