Incident report
Aerospatiale SE 3160 Alouette III crash near Tsiroanomandidy, Bongolava, Madagascar
minor1968-05-31
Summary
The helicopter fell back from about ten metres shortly after lifting off for Tananarive and was destroyed. President Philibert Tsiranana was on board with others and all were unhurt. No cause was published and the number on board was not recorded.
Incident details
Date
1968-05-31
Location
Tsiroanomandidy, Bongolava, Madagascar
Registration
5R-MOB
Operator
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Phase of flight
takeoff
-18.7700, 46.0400
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceWorld Air Forces
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