ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 90508
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| Date: | Tuesday 2 March 1954 |
| Time: | 12:31 LT |
| Type: |  North American P-51D-20-NA Mustang |
| Owner/operator: | Swiss Air Force |
| Registration: | J-2048 |
| MSN: | 122-38781 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Wangen, SZ -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | LSMD |
| LSZB | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot (Lt. Kurt Schmucki) made an emergency landing in a field after the engine stopped. He touched a tree while approaching the field and crashed. Lt. Schmucki was killed in the accident and the Mustang destroyed.
Sources:
http://178.83.198.61/wings/04-SAF/Basis-d.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Feb-2011 03:56 | Alpine Flight | Added |
| 25-Feb-2011 03:57 | Alpine Flight | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 13-Jul-2011 09:50 | Alpine Flight | Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative] |
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