HB-VCG — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

February 20, 1972AccidentHull loss
While descending to Samedan Airport, weather conditions worsened rapidly. Despite the situation, the captain decided to continue the approach under VFR mode. In a limited visibility of 2 km in snow falls, the pilot-in-command passed over Lake Silvaplana at low height then initiated a right turn when the right wing tip struck the icy water.
Dassault Falcon 20
Poor flight preparation on part of the flying crew who failed to take into consideration the weather deterioration. At the time of the accident, the approach speed was too high while the altitude was too low. It was determined that the pilot-in-command took the decision to continue the approach under VFR mode in IMC conditions. Full accident record
February 19, 1972Accident
Eidgenössisches Verkehrs- und Energiewirtschaftsdepartement Nr. 1972/7 809 Schlussbericht der Eidgenössischen Flugunfall-Untersuchungskommission über den Unfall des Flugzeuges Mystère 20 HB-VCG vom 20. Februar 1972 auf dem Silvaplanersee/GR 45160/2 0. ALLGEMEINES 0.1. Kurzdarstellung Am 20.
Mystère 20 · 3 fatalities