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| Date: | Tuesday 8 May 1956 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  de Havilland DH.100 Vampire FB Mk 6 |
| Owner/operator: | Swiss Air Force |
| Registration: | J-1174 |
| MSN: | 683 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Emmen - LSME -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | LSMD |
| LSMD |
The engine failed at 9000 meters AMSL and the pilot decided to make an emergency landing at Emmen - LSME. He made a belly landing and the Vampire came 200 meters towards the runway to the rest. The pilot escaped uninjured. The Vampire suffered substantial damages, but was repaired later.
Sources:
http://178.83.198.61/wings/04-SAF/Basis-e.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Jan-2020 22:01 | stehlik49 | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, ] |
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