On May 12, 1932, a Potez 25 (registration 852) operated by Swiss Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Nürensdorf, Switzerland in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. 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.
An aircraft crashed into hilly terrain near Dübendorf Airport while flying at low altitude in marginal weather, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.
What happened
The incident occurred during a flight conducted at low altitude under conditions of limited visibility caused by marginal weather. The aircraft impacted hilly terrain located in Nürensdorf, which is situated approximately six kilometers north of Dübendorf Airport. As a result of the collision, both crew members were killed.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by a controlled flight into terrain. This conclusion highlights the critical interaction between the aircraft's flight path and the surrounding topography under reduced visual conditions.
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