Incident Overview
On 7 July 2018 at 12:45 local time, a Robin DR 400/200 R, registration HB-KFH, was involved in a serious incident during the rollout phase after landing at Schaffhausen Airport (LSPF). The flight, operated under visual flight rules (VFR) as a private flight, had originated from Grenchen Airport (LSZG). The pilot, a Swiss national born in 1993, held a Private Pilot Licence (PPL(A)) issued by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) under EASA regulations. He had accumulated 102:26 total flight hours, including 15:33 hours in the previous 90 days, and 6:29 hours on the accident aircraft type.
Sequence of Events
After touching down, the pilot allowed the aircraft to roll out along the runway. During the rollout, the aircraft encountered a bump on the runway surface, causing it to lift slightly off the ground. Subsequently, the aircraft deviated leftward from the runway centerline. The pilot applied braking, but according to his statement, he deliberately avoided applying excessive brake pressure to prevent a rotation or ground loop. Despite these efforts, the aircraft continued to veer off the paved surface and entered an adjacent cornfield at walking speed, where it came to a complete stop.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft was not damaged during the incident. The pilot, the sole occupant, was uninjured. No third-party damage occurred.
Investigation
The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) conducted a summary investigation in accordance with Article 46 of the Ordinance on the Safety Investigation of Transport Incidents (VSZV). The investigation focused on documenting the factual sequence of events.