ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 137893
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| Date: | Wednesday 19 May 1948 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  North American P-51D-20-NA Mustang |
| Owner/operator: | Swiss Air Force |
| Registration: | J-2023 |
| MSN: | 122-38921 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Gfenn, near Dübendorf - LSMD -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | LSMD |
| LSMD |
The engine of the Mustang began to burn during approach to Dübendorf - LSMD. Pilot wasn´t able to reach Dübendorf and decided to make an emergency landing in a field. During this landing, the gear collapsed and the Mustang came to the rest a few meters later. The pilot escaped with minor injuries. The P51D burned out.
Sources:
http://178.83.198.61/wings/04-SAF/000-SAF-Basis-e.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Aug-2011 08:00 | Alpine Flight | Added |
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