G-Azwz Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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G-azwz Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 47.035 N,0 22.092 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 6 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | G-AZWZ |
| Type | aircraft |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 21, 1975 |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Last Detection Year | 2002 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 24.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 504700N, 002200W [OGB]. (LL, 24.9.75). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/944/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 944). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. 22.4.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1436). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 17, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
24.9.75 ON FLIGHT FROM SHOREHAM AIRPORT TO BEMBRIDGE, HIT A BIRD CAUSING BLADE VIBRATION & DITCHED IN SEA NEAR WORTHING PIER BEFORE SINKING. (LL, 24.9.75).
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