No fatalities

Airplane Crashes in Pasture Near Grenchen Airport (HB-KHC)

Leuzigen, SwitzerlandLanding (descent or approach)

On February 6, 2025, a Socata TBM-700 (registration HB-KHC) operated by Fiorenzo Valli was involved in an aviation accident near Leuzigen, Switzerland during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST)Updated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane on a private flight from Locarno to Grenchen stalled during an approach and crashed near Leuzigen, destroying the aircraft and injuring all three occupants.

Accident Description

A single-engine airplane departed Locarno Airfield on a private flight to Grenchen, carrying a pilot and two passengers. While in the circuit for an approach to Grenchen Airport Runway 06, the airplane stalled and crashed in a pasture located in Leuzigen, approximately 4 kilometers east of the airport. The airplane was destroyed in the accident, and all three occupants sustained injuries.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, visibility was estimated to be 4 kilometers with mist. The wind was from 070 degrees at 6 knots. The cloud layer was scattered at 800 feet and overcast at 1,400 feet.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Feb 2025 Socata TBM-700 accident near Leuzigen, Switzerland?

A single-engine airplane on a private flight from Locarno to Grenchen stalled during an approach and crashed near Leuzigen, destroying the aircraft and injuring all three occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Feb 2025 Socata TBM-700 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Feb 2025 involved a Socata TBM-700, registration HB-KHC, operated by Fiorenzo Valli, at Leuzigen, Switzerland.