Very heavy landing on snow at 2,500m (8,200ft) altitude.  Helicopter ended up on its side with the tail boom broken.  Minor injuries to the 73-year old pilot and his wife/passenger

Date:

8 May, 2013

Reg:

HB-ZFO

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

10216

Location:

Glärnischfirn

Country:

Switzerland

Civil / Military:

Civil

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