Aircraft accident at Zurich-Kloten Airport

3 fatalities • Zurich-Kloten, Switzerland • Landing (descent or approach)

A fatal aviation accident occurred during the landing phase at Zurich-Kloten Airport, resulting in the loss of all three people on board.

What happened

An aviation accident took place at Zurich-Kloten Airport involving an aircraft that crashed while attempting to land. The sequence of events concluded with the destruction of the aircraft upon impact with the ground.

There were a total of three fatalities resulting from the crash, which included all individuals on board the aircraft at the time of the accident.

Findings

The investigation into the event confirmed that the incident occurred during the landing phase of flight. No further details regarding specific mechanical failures or environmental conditions were provided in the initial report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-03-13 De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth accident near Zurich-Kloten, Switzerland?

A fatal aviation accident occurred during the landing phase at Zurich-Kloten Airport, resulting in the loss of all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-03-13 De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-03-13 involved a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth, registration HB-OKO, operated by Aéro-Club de Suisse (AéCS), at Zurich-Kloten, Switzerland.

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