Cessna 150 collision with hangar at Geneva Airport

Casualties unknown • Genève Aéroport (LSGG), GE, CH

A student pilot lost control of a Cessna 150 while maneuvering on the tarmac, resulting in a collision with a hangar door at Geneva Airport.

What happened

On March 30, 1967, a Cessna 150, registered as HB-CBF, was being moved across the tarmac at Geneva Airport. During the process of repositioning the aircraft, a student pilot lost control of the machine. This loss of control led to a collision with a hangar door.

The investigation

The investigation established that the impact caused significant damage to both the aircraft and the infrastructure. Specifically, two sections of the hangar door were severely damaged during the event. The pilot involved in the incident did not sustain any injuries.

Findings

  • The primary cause of the accident was the loss of control by the student pilot while attempting to move the aircraft on the ground.
  • The collision resulted in serious damage to the Cessna 150 and the hangar structure.

Probable cause

The student pilot lost control of the aircraft while maneuvering it on the tarmac, leading to a collision with a hangar door.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-03-30 REIMS AVIATION S.A. F150F accident near Genève Aéroport (LSGG), GE, CH?

A student pilot lost control of a Cessna 150 while maneuvering on the tarmac, resulting in a collision with a hangar door at Geneva Airport.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-03-30 involved a REIMS AVIATION S.A. F150F, registration HB-CBF, at Genève Aéroport (LSGG), GE, CH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot lost control of the aircraft while maneuvering it on the tarmac, leading to a collision with a hangar door.

Investigation report by the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST). Original record: https://www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/388.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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