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| Date: | Thursday 13 May 1948 |
| Time: | 08:40 LT |
| Type: |  Pilatus P-2.05 |
| Owner/operator: | Swiss Air Force |
| Registration: | A-112 |
| MSN: | 32 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Locarno-Magadino - LSZL -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | LSZL |
| LSZL |
The flight instructor simulated an engine fail at an altitude of 120m AGL shortly after take off from Locarno - LSZL. The flight student tried to make an simulated emergency landing, but lost control of the aircraft. The Pilatus crashed into lake Logo Maggiore killing both occupants.
Sources:
http://178.83.198.61/wings/04-SAF/000-SAF-Basis-e.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Aug-2011 08:17 | Alpine Flight | Added |
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