Helicopter Wreck 6794

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 9.96 N,8 9.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.166000
  • Longitude: 8.165333
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type helicopter
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site located at 54 9.96 N, 8 9.92 E off the coast of Germany in the North Sea. This obstruction marks the crash site of a light plane and rescue helicopter that went down in shallow water. The wreck remains an underwater hazard in this region of the German coast. Positioned for maritime navigation records, this site is identified by specific coordinates and is noted in historical hydrographic surveys. Navigation charts for the German Bight should be consulted for current status and depth clearance in this coastal area.

Surveying Details

2.3.76 LIGHT PLANE & RESCUE HELICOPTER CRASHED IN SHALLOW WATER OFF W GERMAN COAST. (LL, 2.3.76). NCA, POSN 541000N, 081000E FOR FILING ONLY. 2.3.16 NOT SHOWN ON DE421025. (EDN 5.2, DTD 19.2.16). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

2.3.76 LIGHT PLANE CRASHED INTO SEA IN SHALLOW WATERS OFF THE W. GERMAN COAST. 3 OF 4 OCCUPANTS KILLED. RESCUE HELICOPTER CRASHED NEAR THE ACCIDENT SCENE, CREW OF 3 ESCAPED UNHURT. (LL, 2.3.76).

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