Helicopter accident in Switzerland

[alouette]

A helicopter crashed yesterday under unknown circumstances in the Kiental - Berner Oberland. The three occupants did not survive the crash.:sad:

Drei Tote nach Helikopterabsturz im Berner Oberland (Schweiz, NZZ Online) (http://www.nzz.ch/aktuell/schweiz/drei-tote-nach-helikopterabsturz-im-berner-oberland_1.17033663.html)

[helihub]

Sadly yesterday also saw a fatal R44 crash in South Africa

[alouette]

The helicopter, a Bell 206 according to the initial accident report, hit a cable and crashed... Very sad.:(

[206Fan]

ASN Aircraft accident 24-MAY-2012 Agusta-Bell 206B JetRanger III HB-XPQ (http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=145823)

ASN Aircraft accident 24-MAY-2012 Robinson R44 Raven II ZS-PVH (http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=145814)

[fly911]

When the WSPS first came out for the 206, I thought "Now doesn't that mess up the great looking lines of the JetRanger." Since then I've come to view WSPS in a new light.

[Aesir]

Just out of curiosity!? The alu shades in front window, is that for IFR training. Does anyone know?

Beutiful machine with sliding door.

http://www.tsis.ch/heli/b206/hb-xpq900014b.jpg

[alouette]

Not sure... I did my JAA renewal check ride on the aircraft two years ago, and had the impression that it was purely a VFR ship... Nevertheless, a tragic accident...:sad:

[Rotorbee]

Today Heliswiss had the names of the pilots on their website, who perished in the crash.

Dr. Catherine Nussbaumer, we had a lot of fun together and also some fights. I do miss her quite a bit.
Alex Bächlin, CEO of Heliswiss and a fine person. We flew together and it was pure joy. One of the best instructors I had the honor to know.
Stefan Bachmann. I don't know him, but it certainly makes me sad.

My thoughts are with family and friends of the Alex, Catherine and Stefan and the staff of Heliswiss and SHM.
:(

[jymil]

We'll miss you, Alex .. :-(

[alouette]

Condolences to all family members. I am quite shocked that Alex was onboard as well... Very sad. R.I.P.:{