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.