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| Date: | Friday 6 November 1959 |
| Time: | 16:15 LT |
| Type: |  Aérospatiale SE 3130 Alouette II |
| Owner/operator: | Swiss Air Force |
| Registration: | V-50 |
| MSN: | 1238 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Julierpass, GR -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | LSZS |
| LSMD |
The pilot lost orientation because of the bad weather on a flight from Samedan - LSZS to Dübendorf - LSMD and decided to make an emergency landing. During this landing the helicopter collided with the mountain and flipped over. The occupants escaped with minor injuries. The helicopter was destroyed.
Sources:
http://178.83.198.61/wings/04-SAF/Basis-e.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Jun-2011 04:50 | Alpine Flight | Added |
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