No fatalities

Piper PA-28-180 HB-OLI Taxiway Excursion at Geneva Airport

Genève Aéroport (LSGG), GE, CH

On May 10, 1967, a PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28-180 (registration HB-OLI) was involved in an aviation accident near Genève Aéroport (LSGG), GE, CH. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST).

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On 10 May 1967, a Piper PA-28-180 (HB-OLI) veered off the taxiway during taxi in darkness at Geneva Airport, striking the propeller against concrete. No injuries; aircraft damaged.

Accident Narrative

On 10 May 1967, a Piper PA-28-180, registration HB-OLI, was taxiing at Geneva Airport during nighttime darkness. The aircraft deviated from the taxiway and its propeller struck the concrete surface. No persons aboard or on the ground were injured. The aircraft sustained damage.

Aircraft and Flight Details

The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-28-180, a single-engine piston aircraft, registered in Switzerland as HB-OLI. The accident occurred while the aircraft was taxiing, presumably after landing or before takeoff. The exact phase of flight (arrival or departure) is not specified in the source.

Damage and Injuries

The source states that "the aircraft was damaged" and that "no persons came to harm." The propeller contact with concrete likely caused damage to the propeller and possibly the engine or airframe. Specific damage details are not provided.

The official investigation was conducted by the Swiss Federal Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission, and the report was approved on 9 August 1967, with the decision circulated on 31 October 1967.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 May 1967 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28-180 accident near Genève Aéroport (LSGG), GE, CH?

On 10 May 1967, a Piper PA-28-180 (HB-OLI) veered off the taxiway during taxi in darkness at Geneva Airport, striking the propeller against concrete. No injuries; aircraft damaged.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 May 1967 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28-180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 May 1967 involved a PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-28-180, registration HB-OLI, at Genève Aéroport (LSGG), GE, CH.

Investigation report by the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST). Original record: https://www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/385.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB), Switzerland.