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Crash of a Pilatus PC-6 Porter in Katmandu
Date & Time:
Feb 8, 1967
Operator:
Registration:
HB-FAX
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
344
YOM:
1960
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
201
Circumstances:
On short final in strong crosswinds, the airplane stalled and crashed within the runway threshold. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the fuel selector was positioned to the lower tank, which prevented the fuel to reach the engine because of the position of the aircraft on final approach.
Special thanks to Claude Rouge who shared the photos and personnel logbook from his father Frédy Rouge who was in charge of HB-FAX at that time.
Special thanks to Claude Rouge who shared the photos and personnel logbook from his father Frédy Rouge who was in charge of HB-FAX at that time.
Crash of a Percival P.54 Prince in La Punt-Chamues: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 24, 1957 at 1220 LT
Operator:
Registration:
HB-HOF
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bern - Samedan
MSN:
P54/042
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was performing a flight from Bern-Belpmoos Airport to Samedan on behalf of the 'Service Technique du Département Militaire Fédéral - Mensuration Cadastrale Suisse'. On final approach to Samedan Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field located five km short of runway 21. One occupant was killed while two others were rescued.
Crew:
Carl Wipfli,
Fritz Frischknecht.
Crew:
Carl Wipfli,
Fritz Frischknecht.
Probable cause:
It is reported that the loss of control was caused by an engine failure on final.
