Casualties unknown

Caravelle SE 210 CS-TCC Taxiway Excursion at Geneva Airport

Genève Aéroport (LSGG), GE, CH

On October 10, 1966, a SUD AVIATION CARAVELLE SE 210 (registration CS-TCC) was involved in an aviation accident near Genève Aéroport (LSGG), GE, CH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft departed from the prescribed taxiway. This summary draws on records from the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST).

Sourcesthe Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

On 10 October 1966, a Caravelle SE 210 (registration CS-TCC) departed from the prescribed taxiway at Geneva Airport during nightfall, crossing a row of blue lights twice. The aircraft sustained minor damage; a barrier and four lamps were crushed. No injuries occurred.

Accident Details

On 10 October 1966, a Caravelle SE 210 with registration CS-TCC was involved in an accident at Geneva Airport. The event occurred at nightfall.

Events

While taxiing, the aircraft departed from the prescribed taxiway. It crossed a row of blue lights marking the taxiway path on two occasions. The aircraft subsequently struck and crushed a barrier and four lamps of the lighting system.

Damage and Injuries

The aircraft sustained minor damage. No persons were injured. The barrier and four lamps were destroyed.

Investigation Findings

The investigation determined that the aircraft had left the prescribed taxiway. No further causal factors were identified.

Probable cause

The aircraft departed from the prescribed taxiway.

Investigation report by the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST). Original record: https://www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/362.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB), Switzerland.