Incident Overview
On 29 July 2017 at 18:35 local time, a dangerous approach (Airprox) occurred in the vicinity of La Côte Aerodrome (LSGP) in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. The event involved two aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). The Swiss Safety Investigation Service (SESE) initiated an inquiry and released a preliminary information report.
Aircraft Involved
Aircraft 1:
- Type: Eurocopter EC 120 B
- Registration: HB-ZDS
- Operator: Swiss Helicopters SA, route de l'Aérodrome 43, 1663 Epagny
- Owner: Swiss Helicopter AG, Hartbertstrasse 11, 7000 Chur
- Flight Crew: 2
- Type of Operation: Commercial
Aircraft 2:
- Type: Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-22-108
- Registration: HB-OTN
- Operator: Private
- Owner: Private
- Flight Crew: 1
- Type of Operation: Private
Flight Details
Aircraft 1 (HB-ZDS) was conducting a commercial VFR flight from Guldenen (ZH) to La Côte Aerodrome. Aircraft 2 (HB-OTN) was performing a private VFR flight with departure and destination both at La Côte Aerodrome, indicating a local flight.
Investigation
The SESE announced the opening of an investigation following the dangerous approach. According to the preliminary report, no further analysis or conclusions were provided. The investigation aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the Airprox.
*Note: The source report is a first information report and does not contain details on injuries, damage, or causal factors.*