ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 137747
Last updated: 19 June 2013
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Date:15-JAN-1953
Time:10:00 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic VAMP model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
de Havilland DH.100 Vampire FB.6
Operator:Swiss Air Force
Registration: J-1026
C/n / msn: ?
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:near Rivoli -   Italy
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:LSMM
Destination airport:LSGS
Narrative:
Lost engine at 9000m AMSL. Pilot decided to make an emergency landing. During landing the Vampire touched trees and crashed. Pilot escaped with minor injuires, but the Vampire was destroyed.

Sources:
http://178.83.198.61/wings/04-SAF/000-SAF-Basis-e.htm


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28-Jul-2011 13:36 FLYINGBROTHER1 Added
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