On March 13, 1957, a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth (registration HB-OKO) operated by Aéro-Club de Suisse (AéCS) was involved in an aviation accident near Zurich-Kloten, Switzerland during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
What happened in the 13 Mar 1957 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 13 Mar 1957 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 13 Mar 1957 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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