Aircraft crash on Mt Vorder Galmihorn

4 fatalities • Mt Vorder Galmihorn, Switzerland • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain near Grafschaft during a flight from Geneva to Dübendorf, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Geneva toward Dübendorf, located near Zurich, a twin engine aircraft struck the southern slope of Mt Vorder Galmihorn. The mountain peak involved in the collision reaches an elevation of 3,517 metres and is situated north of the village of Grafadamente.

Following the impact, search efforts located the wreckage one day after the incident occurred. There were four fatalities among the crew members on board at the time of the crash.

Findings

The aircraft impacted the terrain while in flight.
The accident took place in the vicinity of the Grafschaft region.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-02-19 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Mt Vorder Galmihorn, Switzerland?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain near Grafschaft during a flight from Geneva to Dübendorf, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-02-19 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-02-19 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration B-7, operated by Swiss Air Force, at Mt Vorder Galmihorn, Switzerland.

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