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Maritime Patrol Aircraft Ditched Off Wassenaar After Technical Problems (257)

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On August 15, 1973, a Breguet Bre.1150 Atlantic (registration 257) operated by Royal Netherlands Navy - Marineluchtvaartdienst (MLD) was involved in an aviation accident near Wassenaar, Netherlands in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Unknown technical problems in flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A maritime patrol aircraft ditched about 1,500 meters off Wassenaar after the crew encountered unknown technical problems. All 14 occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was later declared damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview A maritime patrol aircraft was conducting a flight along the Dutch coast when the crew encountered unknown technical problems. The captain decided to ditch the aircraft approximately 1,500 meters off Wassenaar. ## Rescue and Aftermath All 14 occupants on board were rescued. The aircraft was subsequently towed, but it was assessed as damaged beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified unknown technical problems in flight as the probable cause of the incident. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location beyond the Dutch coast and Wassenaar was provided in the source.

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What happened in the 15 Aug 1973 Breguet Bre.1150 Atlantic accident near Wassenaar, Netherlands?

A maritime patrol aircraft ditched about 1,500 meters off Wassenaar after the crew encountered unknown technical problems. All 14 occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was later declared damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Aug 1973 Breguet Bre.1150 Atlantic accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Aug 1973 involved a Breguet Bre.1150 Atlantic, registration 257, operated by Royal Netherlands Navy - Marineluchtvaartdienst (MLD), at Wassenaar, Netherlands.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Unknown technical problems in flight.

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