Incident Overview
On 28 July 2020 at 15:45 local time, a Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann, registration HB-UVB, operated by Société d'Aviation de la Gruyère SA, was involved in an accident at La Gruyère Airfield (LSGT). The aircraft was being flown under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) on a private flight that originated and was destined for La Gruyère Airfield.
Sequence of Events
According to the preliminary report by the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (SESE), the pilot performed an unstabilized landing on runway 35. Subsequently, the pilot decided to execute a go-around. During the initial takeoff phase, the aircraft struck trees located in a clearing to the right of the runway.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained heavy damage. Trees on the ground were broken. The pilot and the single passenger were uninjured. No third parties were harmed.
Aircraft and Ownership
The aircraft was a Bücker Bü 131 APM, registered as HB-UVB. The owner was Groupe de vol à moteur de la Gruyère, while the operator was Société d'Aviation de la Gruyère SA, both based at La Gruyère Airfield.
Investigation
The SESE has opened an investigation into the incident. As this is a preliminary report, no analysis or conclusions have been drawn. Further details will be published as the investigation progresses.