Aircraft, Ships, & Helicopters Images of the various aircraft, ships, and helicopters used in the rescue of passengers. This is the actual plane that ditched. Another shot of the SH-3A. This is one of seven ONA DC-9s. Six helicopters from the Guadalcanal were used in the search and rescue of survivors. A CH-46 approaches the U.S.S. Guadalcanal. This is the actual HU-16 aircraft used in the SAR. Hu-16 Albatross. An aircraft similar to this one circled the scene throughout the rescue. Six CH-46 helicopters like this one were involved in the search and rescue of survivors. This helicopter was involved in the rescue of one passenger who later died. (Photo courtesy John Barber) This is the actual helicopter used to rescue 26 survivors. (Photo Jim Rylee) A plane like this one operated by Antillean Airboats arrived on scene shortly after the ditching. This is one of two helicopters involved in the rescue of survivors. (Photo courtesy Bill Shields) The U.S.S. Guadalcanal An SH3A low to the water A CH46 at dusk Share this:EmailMoreFacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedInTumblrRedditPrint