Overview
On 16 June 1970, a Piper Super-Cub aircraft, registered as HB-OYB, was involved in an accident at Beromünster airfield. The aircraft was conducting a training flight at the time.
Flight Details
The training flight proceeded normally until the pilot initiated a landing approach. The intended landing resulted in the aircraft touching down near the left edge of the runway.
Accident Sequence
Following the touchdown near the left runway edge, the pilot decided to execute a go-around. During the go-around, the aircraft veered left, departing the runway surface. It then rolled through high grass adjacent to the runway and subsequently entered a water ditch that ran parallel to the runway.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the roll through the grass and the impact with the water ditch. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, remained uninjured.
Probable Cause
The accident occurred because the pilot touched down near the left edge of the runway during the intended landing and, during the go-around, drifted further left into high grass and rolled into the water ditch.