ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 121320
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| Date: | Monday 23 August 1982 |
| Time: | 14:34 LT |
| Type: |  Hawker Hunter F.58 |
| Owner/operator: | Swiss Air Force |
| Registration: | J-4042 |
| MSN: | XE30/41H-697 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Riddes, VS -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | LSGS |
| LSGS | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The jet had an engine failure and rapidly lost altitude. The pilot escaped with the parachute and landed with minor injuries. The jet crashed to the ground, killing two young boys (17years and 10years of age) and was destroyed.
Sources:
http://178.83.198.61/wings/04-SAF/swissbasis03d.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2011 02:59 | Alpine Flight | Added |
| 26-Mar-2011 03:01 | Alpine Flight | Updated [Other fatalities, Narrative] |
| 31-Dec-2018 13:18 | Anon. | Updated [Narrative] |
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