ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 121921
Last updated: 25 May 2013
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| Date: | 10-APR-1987 |
| Time: | 14:05 LT |
| Type: |  Northrop F-5E Tiger II |
| Operator: | Swiss Air Force |
| Registration: | J-3042 |
| C/n / msn: | L.1042/76-15 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | SE of Bauma, ZH -
 Switzerland
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | LSMD |
| LSMD |
During a trainingflight the Tiger touched the trees. The pilot managed to fly away from the mountainside where he touched the trees and noticed that the engine shut down. He escaped with the parachute and landed safely. The Tiger crashed to the ground.
Sources:
http://178.83.198.61/wings/04-SAF/swissbasis03d.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Apr-2011 02:32 | FLYINGBROTHER1 | Added |
| 24-Jun-2011 10:39 | FLYINGBROTHER1 | Updated [Cn] |
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