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The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980

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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

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