1977 Israeli Air Force Sikorsky CH-53 crash

On May 10, 1977, an Israeli Air Force Sikorsky CH-53 Yas'ur helicopter crashed during an exercise in the Jordan Valley, killing all 54 on board (including the 10-member flight crew). The disaster became known as Ason HaNun-Daled, or "Disaster of the 54".[1]

1977 Israeli Air Force Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion crash
An Israeli Air Force Sikorsky CH-53, similar to the aircraft involved
Accident
Date10 May 1977 (1977-05-10)
SummaryControlled flight into terrain
SiteJordan Valley
Aircraft
Aircraft typeSikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion
Operator Israeli Air Force
Registration960
Occupants54
Passengers44
Crew10
Fatalities54
Survivors0

See also

References
  1. "Copter Falls Killing 54 Israeli Soldiers." Associated Press at The Evening Independent, reposted at Google News. May 11, 1977. Retrieved on July 4, 2009.

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