Jodel D-11 Collision with Mowing Equipment at Speck-Fehraltorf

Casualties unknown • Speck-Fehraltorf Flugplatz (LSZK), ZH, CH

A Jodel D-11 aircraft collided with a mower at the edge of a runway following a landing accident in July 1964.

What happened

On July 1, 1964, a Jodel D-11, registration HB-SUD, was involved in an accident at the Speck-Fehraltorf airfield. Following the completion of its landing, the aircraft veered sideways off the runway. During this excursion, the aircraft struck a mowing machine located at the edge of the runway.

The investigation

The investigation established the sequence of events leading to the collision. It was determined that the aircraft's movement away from the runway centerline occurred after the landing phase was completed. The impact resulted in significant damage to the Jodel D-11, while the mowing equipment sustained minor damage.

Probable cause

The pilot allowed the aircraft to veer sideways off the runway after landing, leading to a collision with airfield maintenance equipment.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1964-07-01 WALTER UETZ, FLUGZEUGBAU JODEL D 11-2 accident near Speck-Fehraltorf Flugplatz (LSZK), ZH, CH?

A Jodel D-11 aircraft collided with a mower at the edge of a runway following a landing accident in July 1964.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1964-07-01 involved a WALTER UETZ, FLUGZEUGBAU JODEL D 11-2, registration HB-SUD, at Speck-Fehraltorf Flugplatz (LSZK), ZH, CH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot allowed the aircraft to veer sideways off the runway after landing, leading to a collision with airfield maintenance equipment.

Investigation report by the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST). Original record: https://www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/203.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB), Switzerland.

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