What happened
On October 24, 2021, at approximately 14:28 local time, a Cap 10B aircraft, registration HB-SAP, was performing a private flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). The flight originated from and was intended to return to Sion Airport (LSGS). During the landing phase of the operation, the aircraft exited the runway laterally. The excursion resulted in slight damage to the aircraft and caused damage to a taxiway light.
The investigation
The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (SUST) conducted an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the runway excursion. The investigation focused on the aircraft's movement during the landing roll and the subsequent impact with airport ground equipment.