VH-GSF

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • January 18, 1970Accident

    The engine failed and burst into flames during a skydiving display off Manly Beach, northeast of Sydney. Eight parachutists baled out, followed by pilot Ken Andrews (owner of Skyservice Aviation) at 5,000 feet who was wearing a parachute. As he floated down under his parachute the circling Norseman came very close to hitting him. All were rescued by boats. The Norseman struck the sea 6 miles off the beach, 5 miles southeast off Sydney Heads. Souce: Geoff Goodall Probable cause (official finding

    Noorduyn Norseman