On August 11, 1965, an AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS 350 B3 (registration HB-XBX) was involved in an aviation accident near Steckhüttenberg, BE, CH. No fatalities were reported. 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.
What happened in the 11 Aug 1965 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS 350 B3 accident near Steckhüttenberg, BE, CH?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Aug 1965 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS 350 B3 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Aug 1965 involved an AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS 350 B3, registration HB-XBX, at Steckhüttenberg, BE, CH.
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