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Mightgem, Detmold cab into the ridge......I think 85 or 86.
Gazelle into a range post I think Saltau or Sennelager. Memory fades.
The “Sooty” incident....in good weather.
Gazelle in Battus attempting night casevac.
I am sure there are a few more.
Detmold cab into the ridge......I think 85 or 86.
From Hildersheim, encountered bad weather during night flying. Flew into a hillside. Not really inappropriate weather, just bad luck.
Gazelle into a range post I think Saltau or Sennelager.
Inappropriate low flying rather than weather, I think.
The “Sooty” incident....in good weather.
Not in BAOR or in inappropriate weather.
Gazelle in Battus attempting night casevac.
Pilot became disorientated in
marginal conditions at dusk attempting a casevac.
Can't think of any AAC aircraft lost due to flying in weather that was below limits, although I'm sure it was done at times.