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February 12, 2009 · Dassault Falcon 100 · VP-BAF
Samedan, CH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Location
Samedan, CH
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon 100
Tail Number
VP-BAF
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN09WA177
On February 12, 2009, at 1514 coordinated universal time, a Dassault Falcon, Bermuda registered VP-BAF, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while landing at Samedan Airport (LSZS), Samedan, Switzerland. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight crew was fatally injured and the passengers sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from Schwechat (LOWW), Austria at 1406. The Swiss investigators reported that the airplane impacted the runway enviornment in a right wing low attitude, drifted to the left and impacted a snow bank adjacent to the runway enviornment. 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 or Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Buro. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau - Switzerland CH - 3003 Berne Switzerland
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Other authority investigated - C
Full Narrative
On February 12, 2009, at 1514 coordinated universal time, a Dassault Falcon, Bermuda registered VP-BAF, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while landing at Samedan Airport (LSZS), Samedan, Switzerland. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight crew was fatally injured and the passengers sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from Schwechat (LOWW), Austria at 1406. The Swiss investigators reported that the airplane impacted the runway enviornment in a right wing low attitude, drifted to the left and impacted a snow bank adjacent to the runway enviornment. 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 or Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Buro. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau - Switzerland CH - 3003 Berne Switzerland
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:14 UTC
Nearest AirportSamedan Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDassault Falcon 100
Tail NumberVP-BAF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGarrett · Turbofan | Garrett · Turbofan
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Fatal2
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 15 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 14 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time15:20
Weather SourceWFAC