Fatal aircraft accident during positioning flight near Annemasse

1 fatality • Annemasse, France • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a building during its final approach to Annemasse, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On a positioning flight traveling from Geneva-Cointrin toward Annemasse, an aircraft struck a structure while attempting to land. The flight was being operated by a single individual acting as the pilot. During the final approach phase, the aircraft descended into a building, leading to a total loss of the airframe.

Findings

Investigations into the crash indicate that the flight was occurring under conditions of restricted visibility. The primary factor in the accident was that the pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the descent. This error caused the aircraft to impact the building, resulting in one fatality and the complete destruction of the plane.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to recognize an insufficient altitude during final approach in low visibility led to the collision with a building.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-06-11 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Annemasse, France?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a building during its final approach to Annemasse, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-06-11 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-06-11 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration HB-LKO, operated by Jonathan Airways, at Annemasse, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to recognize an insufficient altitude during final approach in low visibility led to the collision with a building.

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