Incident Overview
A training flight at Geneva-Cointrin Airport resulted in a runway excursion when the aircraft lost directional control after landing. The crew, engaged in a local training mission, had shut down one engine during the final approach as part of an engine failure exercise. After touchdown on runway 05, the twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway to the right, crossed a taxiway and the apron, and eventually came to rest in a work zone.
Injuries and Damage
Both pilots sustained injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the crew voluntarily shut down an engine during final approach as part of an engine failure exercise. However, the specific cause of the loss of control after touchdown could not be determined. Following this accident, the Federal Office for Civil Aviation (FOCA) prohibited any engine shutdown in flight, even during training missions.