Incident Overview
On June 12, 2004, at 15:55 UTC, an airprox occurred near Final Runway 28 at Zurich Airport involving two aircraft. Aircraft 1, Swiss International Air Lines flight SWR1109 (registration HB-IYW, type RJ1H), was conducting a scheduled IFR approach from Munich (EDDM) to Zurich (LSZH) with two cockpit crew members. Aircraft 2, a Cessna 182Q (registration HB-CQU) operated by a private owner, was on a private VFR flight departing from and returning to Speck-Fehraltorf (LSZK) with one cockpit crew member.
Description of the Airprox
According to the investigation notification, the close encounter occurred when the VFR flight crossed in front of the IFR approach without permission.
Investigation and Cessation
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) conducted an investigation, including a reconstruction of the flight. The investigation concluded that there was no risk of collision. As a result, the AAIB ceased its investigation into the airprox.
Aircraft Details
- Aircraft 1: Registration HB-IYW, type RJ1H (BAe 146-100), operated by Swiss International Air Lines, owned by Kevin Ltd., Geneva. Flight SWR1109 from Munich to Zurich.
- Aircraft 2: Registration HB-CQU, type Cessna 182Q, privately owned and operated. Local VFR flight from Speck-Fehraltorf.
Conclusion
The AAIB determined that despite the unauthorized crossing, no collision risk existed, leading to the cessation of the investigation.