Incident Overview
On 21 January 2024 at 14:20 local time, a Cessna 172 aircraft sustained an engine power loss shortly after departing from Speck-Fehraltorf airfield (LSZK). The pilot, who was the sole occupant, immediately aborted the climb and executed a precautionary landing back at the same airfield. The aircraft was lightly damaged, and there were no injuries to the pilot, passengers, or third parties. No third-party damage occurred.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172, registration HB-TDA, owned and operated by Flugsportgruppe Zürcher Oberland ZH, based at Speck-Fehraltorf. The flight was conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in private operation. The intended destination was Wangen-Lachen airfield (LSPV). The pilot was the only person on board.
Damage and Injuries
The Swiss Safety Investigation Board (SUST) reported that the aircraft sustained light damage. There were no injuries to the crew, passengers, or third parties. No damage to third-party property was recorded.
The SUST has opened an investigation into the serious incident. This preliminary report is provisional and does not contain conclusions or findings.