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October 22, 2008 · Cirrus Design SR22 · N467BD

Zurich, CH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 22, 2008
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (2 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Zurich, CH
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR22
Tail Number
N467BD
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN09WA033

On October 22, 2008, at 1358 coordinated universal time (1558 central European Summer Time), a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, US registered N467BD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain 100 meters short of runway 14 at Zürich Airport, Zürich, Switzerland. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, and two passengers sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from Geneva, Switzerland, and was en route to Berlin, Germany. The Swiss investigators reported that the airplane was diverting to Zürich due to a reported system failure. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Swiss government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau – Switzerland Aeropole 1 Route de Morens 1530 Payerne Switzerland

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Other authority investigated - C

Full Narrative

On October 22, 2008, at 1358 coordinated universal time (1558 central European Summer Time), a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, US registered N467BD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain 100 meters short of runway 14 at Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, and two passengers sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from Geneva, Switzerland, and was en route to Berlin, Germany. The Swiss investigators reported that the airplane was diverting to Zurich due to a reported system failure. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Swiss government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau – Switzerland Aeropole 1 Route de Morens 1530 Payerne Switzerland

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:58 UTC
Nearest AirportZurich Airport (1nm)
Runway14
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR22
Tail NumberN467BD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · Io-550 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (2 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal2
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Unknown · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 14 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 43 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time13:58
Weather SourceWFAC

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