Accident Overview
On February 12, 2009, at 1514 coordinated universal time, a Dassault Falcon, Bermuda registered VP-BAF, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while landing at Samedan Airport (LSZS), Samedan, Switzerland. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight crew was fatally injured and the passengers sustained serious injuries.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Schwechat (LOWW), Austria at 1406. The aircraft was on approach to Samedan Airport when the accident occurred. The investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government.
Impact Sequence
According to Swiss investigators, the airplane impacted the runway environment in a right wing low attitude, drifted to the left, and impacted a snow bank adjacent to the runway environment. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact.
Investigation
The Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is conducting the investigation. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the Swiss government or the Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Further information may be obtained from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau - Switzerland, CH - 3003 Berne, Switzerland.