Accident Details
On 22 November 1964, a Piper J3C aircraft, registered as HB-ONC, was involved in a ground collision at Altenrhein Airport in Switzerland. The pilot of HB-ONC was taxiing the aircraft to a parking position. Believing the spot to be vacant, the pilot proceeded to maneuver the Piper into the area. However, the parking spot was already occupied by an unoccupied Norécrin II aircraft, registered as HB-DAO.
Damage and Injuries
The collision resulted in no personal injuries. The Piper J3C HB-ONC sustained light damage, while the Norécrin II HB-DAO suffered heavy damage. The exact nature and extent of the damage to each aircraft are not detailed in the report.
Investigation Outcome
The investigation, conducted by the Swiss Federal Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission, concluded that the pilot of HB-ONC had moved the aircraft to a parking spot without sufficient verification that it was clear. The spot was already taken by HB-DAO, which was unattended at the time. The commission's final report was approved on 23 December 1964 and communicated to the commission on 14 January 1965. The summary procedure was conducted in accordance with the regulations on aircraft accident investigations.