Sikorsky S-62
in Icelandic Coast Guard Service
Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 1 |
| Service Entry: | 1972 |
| Retirement: | 1975 |
History
One S-62 (not S-62C) obtained from the US Coast Guard in 1972 – known as the HH-52A Seaguard in USCG service. Crashed and written off 3 October 1975, following an in-flight engine failure. Used for search and rescue and coastal patrol duties.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF-GNA | 62-096 | 1411 | July 1972 | CAA No.222, w/o 3 Oct 1975. |
Pictures
![[HH-52A]](http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/520027.jpg)
S-62 TF-GNA.
(Photo, Olafur Sigurdsson Collection)
(Photo, Olafur Sigurdsson Collection)
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Aircraft Used | admin | Posted 
14 July 2011 6:04 am | Last Updated 14 July 2011 6:04 am |
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