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Crash of a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III in Lausanne
Date & Time:
Jun 11, 1982 at 1830 LT
Operator:
Registration:
G-BFEM
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lausanne - East Midlands
MSN:
421C-0316
YOM:
1977
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
1380.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 01 (805 meters long grassy runway), the twin engine aircraft encountered serious difficulties to gain the necessary speed of 85 knots. It overran, rolled through a cornfield, crossed a motorway and came to rest against a dirt bank, bursting into flames. All four occupants were injured, the pilot seriously. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
The aircraft was unable to reach the necessary takeoff speed for reasons that could not be determined with certainty. It is possible that the parking brake was still ON during the takeoff procedure as braking traces from both main gears were found on the runway and the cornfield as well. The pilot realized too late he could not takeoff, and a relative soft ground and heavy aircraft were considered as contributing factors.
Final Report:
Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Lausanne: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 11, 1952 at 1650 LT
Registration:
HB-OPI
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lausanne - Lausanne
MSN:
1864
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The pilot and two passengers were completing a local flight over the region of Lausanne. On final approach, the single engine airplane hit a crane and crashed onto a house, bursting into flames. A passenger was seriously while two other occupants were killed, among them the pilot Enrique Pernot. The unique survivor died from his injuries a day later.
Crash of a Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-13 off Lausanne: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 2, 1930 at 1547 LT
Operator:
Registration:
F-AGAD
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lausanne – Évian-les-Bains
MSN:
19
YOM:
1924
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The seaplane departed the bay of Ouchy in Lausanne on a flight to Évian-les-Bains, carrying three passengers and two crew members. Less than one minute after takeoff, the pilot encountered problems and lost control of the airplane that crashed in the Lake of Geneva. Both crew members were injured and all three passengers were killed.
Crew:
Henri Vallin, pilot,
René Billigot, machanic.
Passengers:
Mrs. Madeleine Carlier,
Mr. & Mrs. Raphaël Crélier.
Crew:
Henri Vallin, pilot,
René Billigot, machanic.
Passengers:
Mrs. Madeleine Carlier,
Mr. & Mrs. Raphaël Crélier.
Crash of a Fokker F3 in Cossonay
Date & Time:
Jul 7, 1928
Operator:
Registration:
CH-153
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Basel - Lausanne
MSN:
1506
YOM:
1921
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot encountered an unexpected situation while approaching Lausanne and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field located in Cossonay, about 10 km northwest of Lausanne-Blécherette Airport and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot Ulrich Keller was uninjured.
Crash of a Fokker-Grulich F3 in Borex
Date & Time:
May 1, 1926 at 1115 LT
Operator:
Registration:
CH-156
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Geneva - Borex
MSN:
1529
YOM:
1921
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a special flight from Geneva with four passengers all leaving in the small village of Borex. The aircraft departed Geneva-Cointrin at 1100LT for a 15-minute flight to the east. On approach to Borex, near Nyon, the pilot encountered engine problems and elected to land in an open field. After touchdown, the aircraft hit an electrical pylon, lost its left wing and came to rest. All five occupants evacuated with minor injuries and the aircraft was destroyed. At the time of the accident, there was no electricity as the line was cut due to maintenance work in a close village.
Pilot: Charles Hautier.
Passengers:
Mr. H. Ticon,
Mr. A. Briggen,
Mr. A. Goncerut,
Mr. A. Dupontet.
Pilot: Charles Hautier.
Passengers:
Mr. H. Ticon,
Mr. A. Briggen,
Mr. A. Goncerut,
Mr. A. Dupontet.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
Crash of a De Havilland DH.9C in Cossonay
Date & Time:
Sep 9, 1925
Operator:
Registration:
O-BEAU
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Brussels - Lausanne - Geneva
MSN:
F1148
YOM:
1920
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Lausanne-Blécherette Airport, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a field located in Cossonay, about 12 km northwest of Lausanne Airport. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crash of an Avro 504K in Lausanne: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 2, 1922
Registration:
CH-39
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lausanne - Lausanne
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Lausanne-Blécherette Airport. The single engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both occupants Emile Johner and Mr. Glaser.
Crash of a Wild WT-S in Sainte Catherine: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 18, 1921 at 1845 LT
Operator:
Registration:
CH-71
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Solothurn - Lausanne
MSN:
13
YOM:
1921
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Solothurn between 1700LT and 1730LT on a flight to Lausanne, carrying one passenger and one pilot. While approaching Lausanne, the airplane was at low height went it went out of control and crashed in an open field located in Sainte Catherine, about 9 km northeast of Lausanne. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed. There was no fire.
Crew:
Eugène Bouché, pilot.
Passenger:
Fritz Minder.
Crew:
Eugène Bouché, pilot.
Passenger:
Fritz Minder.
Probable cause:
The board of investigations confirmed that no construction defect was noted.
