Accident Overview
On 4 May 1965, a Piper J3C Cub, registered as HB-OCH, was involved in an accident at Basel-Mulhouse Airport. The aircraft was parked when a violent gust of wind lifted it from the ground. The airplane was carried approximately 40 meters before impacting the ground, resulting in severe damage.
Damage
The aircraft sustained severe damage, estimated at 70 percent of its structure. The impact with the ground caused extensive deformation and destruction.
Investigation
The accident was investigated by the French Ministry of Public Works and Transport, which produced a preliminary report on 11 May 1965. This report was transmitted to the Swiss Federal Commission of Inquiry on 14 May 1965. Based on the report, the Commission decided to accept the findings and concluded that no further investigation or measures were necessary. The decision was circulated on 24 May and 1 June 1965.