Accident Overview
On March 30, 1967, a Piper Cub aircraft registered as HB-OUV was involved in an accident at Geneva Airport. The student pilot, flying solo under the supervision of an instructor, was performing a circuit. During the landing flare, the aircraft was too high and subsequently made a heavy touchdown on the runway.
Aircraft Damage
The impact caused the left landing gear to collapse. The aircraft sustained damage to the left gear structure.
Pilot Condition
The pilot was unharmed and able to exit the aircraft without assistance.
Investigation Findings
The final report from the Swiss Federal Commission of Inquiry into Aircraft Accidents, approved on July 27, 1967, documented the sequence of events. The student pilot executed the flare at an excessive height, leading to a hard landing that exceeded the structural limits of the landing gear. No mechanical or system failures were reported. The investigation concluded the accident resulted from pilot technique during the landing phase.