What happened
On March 3, 1965, a Douglas DC-3, registration G-AMJH, arrived at Zurich-Kloten Airport following a cargo flight originating from London. The aircraft touched down on runway 16 at 15:11 GMT under conditions involving a slight crosswind. During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to correct a tendency for the aircraft to drift toward the right side of the runway. This maneuver resulted in an overcorrection, causing the aircraft to veer off the left edge of the runway.
The investigation
Investigators examined the sequence of the landing roll and the environmental conditions present at the time of the incident. The inquiry focused on the aircraft's path relative to the runway centerline and the specific steering inputs made by the crew during the touchdown and subsequent rollout phase.