Sea Venom WZ900 (866) crashed off HMAS MELBOURNE in the Philippine Sea. Arrestor wire parted during carrier landing, aircraft crashed into sea. The accident happened at approx 1500 Hrs. Pilot LEUT (P) J. DaCosta ejected at near sea-level and rescued with minor injuries. Observer LEUT (O) E. Kennel lost at sea.
Australian Naval History on 28 April 1966
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