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Aircraft Crash at Samedan Airport (HB-HOF)

Samedan, SwitzerlandLanding (descent or approach)

On July 24, 1957, a Percival P.50 Prince (registration HB-HOF) operated by Swiss Government was involved in an aviation accident near Samedan, Switzerland during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is reported that the loss of control was caused by an engine failure on final. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field five km short of runway 21 at Samedan Airport during final approach. One occupant was killed, and two were rescued.

Incident Overview and Route Details On a flight from Bern-Belpmoos Airport to Samedan, a twin-engine aircraft was operating on behalf of the Service Technique du Département Militaire Fédéral - Mensuration Cadastrale Suisse. The aircraft was on final approach to Samedan Airport when it stalled and crashed in a field located five kilometers short of runway 21. The crew consisted of Carl Wipfli and Fritz Frischknecht. One occupant was killed in the crash, while two others were rescued. The official investigation reported that the loss of control was caused by an engine failure on final approach.

Probable cause

It is reported that the loss of control was caused by an engine failure on final.
Engine failure

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