On August 11, 1965, an AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS 350 B3 (registration HB-XBX) was involved in an aviation accident near Steckhüttenberg, BE, CH. This summary draws on records from the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST).
On a service flight, a Bell-Agusta 47 J-3 helicopter encountered unexpected tailwind during final approach, resulting in a hard landing. Occupants were uninjured, but the helicopter sustained 12% value damage.
Summary
On 11 August 1965, a Bell-Agusta 47 J-3 helicopter registered as HB-XBX was involved in an accident at Steckhüttenberg, Bern, Switzerland. The helicopter was operating a service flight.
Incident Details
During an external landing, the helicopter was on final approach when the pilot unexpectedly encountered local tailwind conditions. As a result, the helicopter lost altitude and made a hard landing.
Aftermath
All occupants remained uninjured. The helicopter sustained damage amounting to 12% of its value.