A Swiss Military EC635 helicopter was concerned in a crash throughout a touchdown method close to Alpnachstad, Obwalden, on Wednesday night.
The incident, which occurred at roughly 19:30 native time, resulted in no accidents, based on navy officers.
The 2 pilots on board managed to exit the helicopter with out help however had been taken to a hospital for medical analysis as a precaution, as confirmed by the Military to CH Media publications.
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The crash befell throughout a touchdown maneuver close to the Alpnach navy airfield. Whereas particulars on the exact crash location stay restricted, reviews from the “Aargauer Zeitung” point out that the incident occurred close to the bottom station of the Pilatus cable automobiles.
Military spokesperson Stefan Hofer supplied preliminary insights into the accident, stating, “The helicopter collided with the bottom shortly earlier than touchdown for causes which might be nonetheless unclear.” The 2 pilots had been returning to Alpnach from a coaching mission performed for the Graubünden Cantonal Police when the crash occurred.
The reason for the crash stays below investigation, and the Swiss Military has acknowledged that additional particulars will probably be launched as they turn into accessible.
The EC635 (now Airbus Helicopters H135M) mannequin concerned is a flexible, multi-role navy helicopter used extensively for coaching, transport, and reconnaissance missions.
