Preliminary Report Highlights
The Swiss Safety Investigation Board (SUST) has opened an investigation into an accident involving a Robin DR 400/140 B aircraft at Samedan Airport (LSZS) on 7 October 2023. The preliminary report provides initial factual information without conclusions or analysis.
Accident Details
The accident occurred at 15:49 local time during takeoff from runway at Samedan. According to the report, the aircraft entered a flight attitude with an increased pitch angle and subsequently impacted the runway hard. The aircraft sustained severe damage. The crew (one pilot) and three passengers were uninjured. No third-party injuries or damage were reported.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft, registered HB-KLR, is a Robin DR 400/140 B, a single-engine low-wing monoplane commonly used for private aviation. It was owned and operated by Motorfluggruppe Thurgau, based at Lommis Airfield (LSZT). The flight was conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) as a private operation. The intended destination was Lommis Airfield.
Investigation Status
The SUST has initiated a formal investigation. Further details, including the probable cause, will be published in the final report. This preliminary report serves as a brief orientation and is not complete.