Accident Details
On 10 January 1965, a Piper Cub J3C aircraft, registered as HB-OXK, was involved in an accident while attempting to land at Lugano-Agno airfield. The landing was poorly executed, and the student pilot applied corrections commanded by the flight instructor too roughly. This caused the aircraft to overturn, resulting in substantial damage.
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft, a Piper "Cub" J3C bearing Swiss registration HB-OXK, had a student pilot and a flight instructor on board. Both occupants remained uninjured during the accident.
Damage
The aircraft suffered severe damage, estimated at 50 to 80 percent of its value. Additionally, the runway sustained light damage.
Investigation
The Swiss Federal Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission conducted a summary investigation in accordance with Article 27 ff. of the Regulation on Aircraft Accident Investigations of 1 April 1960. The final report was approved on 14 June 1965.