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Swiss Investigation of Jodel D 140 R Accident at La Côte (HB-SFR)

Gland, VD, CH

On May 30, 2019, a S.A.N. SOCIÉTÉ AÉRONAUTIQUE NORMANDE JODEL D 140 R (registration HB-SFR) was involved in an aviation accident near Gland, VD, CH. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST).

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On May 30, 2019, a Jodel D 140 R (HB-SFR) crashed 1.3 km from La Côte aerodrome during a familiarization flight. The instructor died, while the pilot and passenger were seriously injured.

Incident Overview and Location On May 30, 2019, at 16:54 local time, a Jodel D 140 R with registration HB-SFR crashed 1.3 km from the La Côte aerodrome (LSGP) in the municipality of Gland, Switzerland. The aircraft was destroyed, and minor ground damage occurred due to hydrocarbon leaks. The accident resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries among the three people on board. The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) published its final report, number 2375, detailing the circumstances of the event. The investigation was conducted solely for the purpose of accident prevention, in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 and Swiss federal law, without assigning legal or civil responsibility.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 May 2019 S.A.N. SOCIÉTÉ AÉRONAUTIQUE NORMANDE JODEL D 140 R accident near Gland, VD, CH?

On May 30, 2019, a Jodel D 140 R (HB-SFR) crashed 1.3 km from La Côte aerodrome during a familiarization flight. The instructor died, while the pilot and passenger were seriously injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 May 2019 S.A.N. SOCIÉTÉ AÉRONAUTIQUE NORMANDE JODEL D 140 R accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 May 2019 involved a S.A.N. SOCIÉTÉ AÉRONAUTIQUE NORMANDE JODEL D 140 R, registration HB-SFR, at Gland, VD, CH.

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Investigation report by the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST). Original record: https://www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/2375.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB), Switzerland.