US Edition3 South Africa navy personnel die after they are swept off a submarine deck during supply operation
- Three South African navy personnel tragically lost their lives and a senior officer is in critical condition after a helicopter attempting a 'vertical transfer' of supplies to a submarine was hit by big waves, causing seven submariners to be swept off the deck. This incident occurred in rough seas, according to the South African National Defence Force.
- The seven submariners who were swept away were assisting in the delivery of supplies to their vessel when the incident took place. The rough seas proved to be too dangerous, leading to their unfortunate fate.
- As a result of this devastating event, three naval personnel have passed away, while a senior officer is fighting for their life. The South African National Defence Force is currently investigating the incident and trying to determine the cause of the accident.
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3 South African navy personnel dead, 1 critical after submarine accident
Three South African navy personnel died and a senior officer was in critical condition after seven crew members of a submarine were swept off its deck by big waves as a helicopter was attempting to transfer supplies, the Department of Defence said Thursday. Wednesday’s accident happened as an Air Force Lynx helicopter was attempting what's known as a vertical replenishment of supplies to the SAS Manthatisi submarine on the ocean surface off the …
Three South African navy personnel die after being swept off submarine deck by large waves
Three South African navy personnel have died after seven members of a submarine crew were swept off the vessel's deck by large waves, the country's department of defence has said.
3 South Africa Navy Personnel Die After They Are Swept Off a Submarine Deck During Supply Operation
Three South African navy personnel have died and a senior officer is in critical condition after seven crew members of a submarine were swept off its deck and out to sea by big waves.
Three dead after being washed off submarine when wave crashed into it
The navy officers were on top of the submarine when huge waves washed them away (Pictures: Reuters/Andrew Stroebel) Two men and one woman died after a submarine training exercise went horribly wrong. The tragedy happened yesterday afternoon while the South African Navy was working off the village of Kommetjie, near Cape Town. Seven crew members were on top of the vessel, carrying out a drill with an Air Force helicopter, when a wave swept them o…
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