Wind flow over topography is often converted to vortex flow due to the interaction of specific features of the terrain such as two mountain peaks. An example of this is found in the area of Straumsfjorden in Northern Norway at certain wind directions. During an emergency flight along that coastline a rescue helicopter of type Eurocopter SA 365N Dolphin 2 experienced a sudden pitch-down change of attitude, which was subsequently ...
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