Pilot decided for an emergency landing.  Heavy landing, bounced up into the air and back down on its side. Main rotor mast incl. gear box were separated from fuselage and found 10m from wreckage.  All 4 POB safe, left wreckage by themselves and to hospital.  One minor hand injury.

Date:

20 December, 2012

Reg:

HB-RXC

Make:

Bell

Model:

UH-1

MSN:

4732

Location:

Near the A13 road in Rüthi

Country:

Switzerland

Civil / Military:

Civil

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