2022: fatal accident Israeli naval AS 565 Panther Atalef near Haifa

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2022: fatal accident Israeli naval AS 565 Panther Atalef near Haifa

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https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/273727 :(

...as for who owned the helicopter
-and who operated it for whom,
see
:arrow: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/193_Squadron_(Israel) . :!:
Date: 03-JAN-2022
Time: c. 21:00

An IDF Eurocopter AS 565MA Atalef, operated by 193 Squadron,
crashed into the sea at night off Bat Galim beach, Haifa.

The helicopter was taking part in a training exercise at the time say the IDF.

One crew member was rescued.
The two pilots were discovered after a long search and didn't survive the crash.
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/273727 :(
November 2024 update at FokkerNews.nl....
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Re: 2022: fatal accident Israeli naval AS 565 Panther Atalef near Haifa

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They belong to the Israel Defence Force (IDF) 193 Sqn on behalf of the Israeli Navy and operating from Ramat David AB (LLRD).
There were five AS 565MA Atalef helicopters in operation and NOT seven (882, 885, 889, 891 and 895).

Greetz Robert
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