| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM80981 |
| Military Code: | 15-10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Agusta AS-61 |
| Aircraft Version: | Agusta HH-3F (AS-61R) |
| C/n (msn): | 6208 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 15 Stormo |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | LeeuwardenMap |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EHLW IATA: LWR Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Open Dag Koninklijke Luchtmacht 1990 |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 1990 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 587950 |
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This HH-3F did not survive as it crashed on 23 October 2008. It was one of two HH-3Fs on their way from France to Belgium when it came down near Lisles-en-Barrois and Vaubecourt near Strassbourg (France). The Pelican was on its way from Dijon to the Tactical Leadership Program exercise at Florennes (Belgium). Unfortunately, all eight people on board were killed after most probably one of the main rotor blades broke off which cut the tail rotor during a low level flight. The Pelican then impacted the terrain at full speed. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 July 2023, and has since been viewed 391 times. |