Helikopterolyckan i Ryd, Military helicopter crash site near Ryd, Sweden.
Helikopterolyckan i Ryd is a helicopter crash site located in a forested area near the municipality of Tingsryd in Sweden. Two military aircraft collided during a routine training mission, coming to rest roughly 40 meters apart in the woodland terrain.
The incident occurred on September 11, 2007, during a transport training flight that resulted in four military deaths. This accident prompted Swedish military aviation to review and strengthen its safety procedures and protocols.
The incident led to significant changes in Swedish military aviation protocols and became a reference point for helicopter flight safety improvements.
The site sits within a forest area that remains accessible today, though the terrain requires careful navigation. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and proceed respectfully, as this is a sensitive location marking a tragic event.
The helicopters involved came from a fleet of 21 Bölkow Bo 105 aircraft that had been converted from their original anti-tank role to transport missions. This conversion reflected broader changes in how Swedish military aviation allocated its resources.
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