
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | HB-XCL |
Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Airbus Helicopters H-125 |
Aircraft Version: | Airbus Helicopters H-125 |
C/n (msn): | 9561 |
Operator Titles: | Air Zermatt |
Location | |
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City / Area: | Brig [ Off-Airport ] |
Country: | Switzerland |
Photo Date: | 16 July 2024 |
Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
Photo ID: | 709271 |
Photo Comment |
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Built in 2024 and delivered new to Air Zermatt in March of 2024, this H125 is the 2nd "HB-XCL" operated by the swiss helicopter pioneer. The registration was chosen with a historic reason, as "HB-XCL" has previously been assigned to Air Zermatt's very 1st helicopter, an AB206A Jet Ranger with c/n 8028. First operated by Heliswiss and then by Air Zermatt as from 19 December 1968, the underpowered Jet Ranger on March 12, 1969 suffered a landing accident on the Theodul Glacier in adverse weather condition, and has consequently been written off. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 July 2024, and has since been viewed 506 times. |