Accident
On 21 August 2015 at 17:15 local time, a Cessna 172, registered HB-CKU, was landing on runway 26 at Wangen-Lachen Airfield (LSPV). The approach was conducted at an excessive speed. The aircraft first touched down in the middle of the runway, followed by a second touchdown approximately 50 meters later. At the end of the runway, the aircraft drifted to the right onto the grass and tipped, nearly at a standstill, into the lake.
Aircraft and Pilot
The aircraft was owned and operated by Flugschule Eichenberger AG, based at Buttwil Airfield. The pilot, a Swiss citizen born in 1983, held a Private Pilot Licence for aeroplanes (PPL(A)). He had accumulated 85 total flight hours, with 10 hours in the last 90 days, 11 hours on the accident aircraft type, and 4 hours on type in the last 90 days.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained light damage to the propeller, spinner, and left wing. No injuries were reported: the pilot and one passenger were uninjured, and no third-party injuries occurred.
Investigation
The Swiss Safety Investigation Board (SUST) conducted a summary investigation in accordance with Articles 45 and 46 of the Ordinance on the Safety Investigation of Transport Incidents. The report was prepared with the aim of learning from the occurrence.