Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman off Sydney
Date & Time:
Jan 18, 1970
Registration:
VH-GSF
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
270
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The engine failed and burst into flames during a skydiving display off Manly Beach, northeast of Sydney. Eight parachutists baled out, followed by pilot Ken Andrews (owner of Skyservice Aviation) at 5,000 feet who was wearing a parachute. As he floated down under his parachute the circling Norseman came very close to hitting him. All were rescued by boats. The Norseman struck the sea 6 miles off the beach, 5 miles southeast off Sydney Heads.
Souce: Geoff Goodall
Souce: Geoff Goodall
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.
