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| Date: | Tuesday 15 March 1938 |
| Time: | c. 15:00 LT |
| Type: | Dewoitine D-27 III |
| Owner/operator: | Swiss Air Force |
| Registration: | 259 |
| MSN: | 336 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Thun - LSZW -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | LSZW |
| LSZW | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot lost control of the aircraft during an aerobatic test flight with a new stabilizer and bailed out. The aircraft crashed to the ground and was destroyed. Hptm. Hans Rüetschi landed safely with the parachute.
Sources:
"Gebrochene Flügel"
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Jan-2011 08:05 | Alpine Flight | Added |
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