ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 262202
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| Date: | 02-MAY-1960 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 47H-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Helicopter Air Lift |
| Registration: | N.... |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Hubert Street and Milwaukee Av, Chicago, IL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | SU |
| Departure airport: | Meigs Field, Chicago,IL |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Crashed due to a rotor failure on busy city street during traffic observation. Pilot (40) and police officer (31). Type not confirmed.
Sources:
The Victoria Advocat 3 May 1960, p5
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-May-2021 15:27 | TB | Added |
| 08-May-2022 11:02 | Cobar | Updated [Phase, Departure airport, Narrative] |
| 15-Feb-2023 12:35 | Cobar | Updated [Location, Departure airport] |
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