Incident
On January 5, 1966, a Piper J3C aircraft, registered as HB-OXL, was conducting a photographic flight near Château-d'Oex, Switzerland. During the flight, the aircraft impacted a transport cable that was suspended approximately 70 meters above the ground. The collision caused fairly extensive damage to the aircraft.
Aircraft and Flight
The aircraft involved was a Piper J3C, a light single-engine high-wing monoplane. The flight was specifically undertaken for aerial photography purposes. No other details about the flight, such as the number of occupants or the exact time of day, are provided in the source.
Aftermath
Despite the damage sustained from the cable strike, the pilot was able to fly the aircraft back to its home base. The landing was completed without any further incidents. The source does not mention any injuries or fatalities, nor does it specify the nature of the damage beyond noting it was fairly significant.
Investigation
The Swiss Federal Accident Investigation Commission reviewed the incident and approved the investigation report on July 28, 1966, with the final decision circulated on August 24/September 6, 1966. The source does not state a probable cause for the accident.