Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash in the Alps
1st July 2025
The accident happened on the Oberaletsch Glacier the Valais canton in Switzerland. The 51-year old passenger in the helicopter, which was carrying three people, died. The pilot and flight assistant…
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The accident happened on the Oberaletsch Glacier the Valais canton in Switzerland.
The 51-year old passenger in the helicopter, which was carrying three people, died.
The pilot and flight assistant escaped with minor injuries.
It’s understood the helicopter tipped onto its side while hovering
It hit the ground and fell onto its side according to the cantonal police.
The helicopter belonged to Air-Glaciers and the company has said it is deeply saddened by the death of the passenger.
The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board has started an investigation.
