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Old 16th Jul 2002, 14:37
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Special 25
 
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From my understanding (although I haven't seen pictures yet) the aircraft is a total loss with only one of the sponsons and a wheel left intact !

Bristow do have 2 spare SAR S-61's that are available for use so there will be no loss in cover and I guess another aircraft will have to be fitted out to replace the one they have lost. Thankfully no injuries at all which is remarkable as I have heard that aside from the fire, the aircraft lost all hydraulic assistance during the final stages of landing as presumably the fire engulfed everything in the gearbox area.

Well done boys !
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