Electrical fire in air conditioning unit during landing at Zurich-Kloten Airport

No fatalities • Zurich, Switzerland

A Cirrus SF50 VisionJet experienced an electrical fire in its air conditioning unit while landing in Switzerland.

What happened

On September 22, 2018, at approximately 1615 UTC, a Cirrus SF50 VisionJet, registration N474CG, was performing a landing at Zurich-Kloten Airport (LSZH) in Zurich, Switzerland. The aircraft, operated by I-FLY AG, c/o Aximos Treuhand AG, was on a non-scheduled cross-country flight originating from Mainz-Finthen Airport (EDFZ) in Germany.

During the landing phase, an electrical fire occurred within the aircraft's air conditioning unit. At the time of the event, weather conditions were characterized by visual meteorological conditions. There were two pilots and three passengers on board; all 5 occupants were not injured. The aircraft sustained minor damage during the incident.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Sep 2018 CIRRUS SF50 accident near Zurich, Switzerland?

A Cirrus SF50 VisionJet experienced an electrical fire in its air conditioning unit while landing in Switzerland.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Sep 2018 CIRRUS SF50 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Sep 2018 involved a CIRRUS SF50, registration N474CG, operated by Aximos-Treuhand, at Zurich, Switzerland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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