Ground Collision Involving Champion 7 at Winterthur Airfield

Casualties unknown • Winterthur Flugplatz (LSPH), ZH, CH

A Champion 7 aircraft collided with a vehicle on the taxiway of Winterthur airfield due to pilot inattention.

What happened

On June 7, 1965, a Champion 7, registration HB-UAP, was involved in a ground collision at the Winterthur airfield. While maneuvering on the airfield, the aircraft rolled into a vehicle that was positioned within the taxi zone. The vehicle was in the process of towing a glider at the time of the incident.

The investigation

The investigation established that the collision occurred because the pilot failed to maintain sufficient attention to the surrounding ground traffic. The impact resulted in some damage to both the aircraft and the automobile involved in the event.

Probable cause

The pilot's insufficient attention to the taxi zone environment led to the collision with a towing vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-06-07 CHAMPION AIRCRAFT CORPORATION 7GCB accident near Winterthur Flugplatz (LSPH), ZH, CH?

A Champion 7 aircraft collided with a vehicle on the taxiway of Winterthur airfield due to pilot inattention.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-06-07 involved a CHAMPION AIRCRAFT CORPORATION 7GCB, registration HB-UAP, at Winterthur Flugplatz (LSPH), ZH, CH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's insufficient attention to the taxi zone environment led to the collision with a towing vehicle.

Investigation report by the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST). Original record: https://www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/269.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB), Switzerland.

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