Accident Overview
On 8 August 2020, at 10:16 local time, a Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-18 "150" (registration HB-PPJ) was landing at Samedan airport (LSZS) in Graubünden, Switzerland. During the landing roll, the tail of the aircraft swung out, causing the aircraft to depart the runway to the right. The airplane came to rest on grass adjacent to the runway.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was privately owned and operated by Cub-Freunde Zürcher Oberland. It was conducting a flight under visual flight rules (VFR). The flight originated at Speck-Fehraltorf airport (LSZK) with Samedan as its destination. On board were one pilot and one passenger.
Damage
The left landing gear collapsed during the incident, resulting in damage to the left wing and sections of the fuselage. The aircraft sustained serious damage. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries, and no third-party damage occurred.