Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) crash, Sep 1, 1961
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident on September 1, 1961 near Mont-Blanc Haute-Savoie, France with no fatalities. Cause: Downdraft during...
- Date: September 1, 1961
- Aircraft: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
- Location: Mont-Blanc Haute-Savoie, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Downdraft during takeoff.
An Air Alpes Pilatus PC 6 Porter HB FAZ was taking off from the Dôme du Goûter on Mont Blanc at about 4,300 m on a mountain landing reconnaissance flight. The pilot and passenger were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.