Incident Overview
On 28 May 2021, at 11:48 local time, a Mooney M20J aircraft, registration HB-DFN, landed on a closed runway at Locarno Airport (LSZL) in Switzerland. The runway was closed for maintenance work at the time of the incident.
Flight Details
The aircraft was operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) as a private flight. It departed from Birrfeld Aerodrome (LSZF) and was destined for Locarno Airport. On board were one pilot and one passenger.
Injuries and Damage
No injuries were reported to crew, passengers, or third parties. There was no damage to the aircraft or to third-party property.
Investigation
The Swiss Safety Investigation Service (SISI) has opened an investigation into the incident. This preliminary report provides an initial summary without claiming completeness.