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March 8, 2011 · Piper PA46-500TP · N747AW

Lausanne, CH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lausanne, CH
Aircraft
Piper PA46-500TP
Tail Number
N747AW
Operator
Sarl Priv Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11WA691

On March 8, 2011, at 1430 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA 46-500TP, N747AW, was substantially damaged while landing at the Lausanne-La Blécherette Airport (LSGL), Lausanne, Switzerland. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The two pilots and one passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Dijon (LFSD), Switzerland. The Swiss investigators received reports that after touchdown the airplane departed the runway to the left. The front landing gear collapsed during the runway excursion. 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 Accident Investigation Board SAIB. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB Aéropôle 1, Route de Morens CH-1530 Payerne Switzerland info@sust.admin.ch

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On March 8, 2011, at 1430 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA 46-500TP, N747AW, was substantially damaged while landing at the Lausanne-La Blécherette Airport (LSGL), Lausanne, Switzerland. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The two pilots and one passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Dijon (LFSD), Switzerland. The Swiss investigators received reports that after touchdown the airplane departed the runway to the left. The front landing gear collapsed during the runway excursion. 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 Accident Investigation Board SAIB. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB Aéropôle 1, Route de Morens CH-1530 Payerne Switzerland info@sust.admin.ch

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 UTC
Nearest AirportLausanne-La Blécherett (0nm)
Runway18
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA46-500TP
Tail NumberN747AW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSarl Priv Air
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A SER · Turboprop · 750
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 32 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data