137850 Seabat US Navy (C/N 58-6)

Sikorsky HSS-1 / SH-34G Seabat

Construction Number: 58-6


Built 1956 - Written off 1960





Detailed history and photos of helicopter Sikorsky HSS-1 / SH-34G Seabat Serial 58-6 Register 137850 used by US Navy USN Track service timeline and current status.





Aircraft History





137850

usa US Navy

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.
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)




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