ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 83110
Last updated: 19 May 2013
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Date:26-JUL-1980
Time:10:15 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic H269 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Hughes 269C
Operator:Air Grischa AG
Registration: HB-XGX
C/n / msn: 117-0649
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:0
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:Alpe Alva, TI -   Switzerland
Phase: Approach
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Iragna - offshore
Destination airport:Alp Alva - offshore
Narrative:
The helicopter was too heavy and it crashed on approach in Alp Alva - offshore. The pilot was substantial, one passenger minor and the other one non injured. The helicopter was destroyed.

Sources:
http://www.bfu.admin.ch/common/pdf/1013_d.pdf


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04-Dec-2010 15:51 FLYINGBROTHER1 Added
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