Noorduyn Norseman crash, Jan 18, 1970, Sydney New South W...
Noorduyn Norseman accident on January 18, 1970 near Sydney New South Wales, Australia with no fatalities. Cause: In flight engine failure.
- Date: January 18, 1970
- Aircraft: Noorduyn Norseman
- Location: Sydney New South Wales, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: In flight engine failure
During a skydiving display near Sydney the engine of a Noorduyn Norseman failed in flight and caught fire. The eight parachutists and the pilot all got out, and they were picked up by boats, while the aircraft went into the sea.