ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 121651
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| Date: | Thursday 22 January 1987 |
| Time: | 14:12 LT |
| Type: |  Northrop F-5E Tiger II |
| Owner/operator: | Swiss Air Force |
| Registration: | J-3017 |
| MSN: | L.1017/76-15 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Lumbrein, GR -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | LSME |
| LSME | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Mid-air collision with another F-5E Tiger II (J-3071) of the Swiss Air Force. Both pilots managed to eject and landed. One was minor, the other substantial injured. The 22nd January 1987 is known as the ''Black Day'' for the Swiss Air Force.
Sources:
http://178.83.198.61/wings/04-SAF/swissbasis03d.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Apr-2011 08:20 | Alpine Flight | Added |
| 24-Jun-2011 10:38 | Alpine Flight | Updated [Cn] |
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