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July 18, 2015 · Maule MX7 235 · HB-KDF
Munster, CH
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2015
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Location
Munster, CH
Aircraft
Maule MX7 235
Tail Number
HB-KDF
Operator
Segelfluggruppe Winterthur
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15WA440
On July 18, 2015 about 0857 UTC, a Maule MX7-235 airplane, Swiss registration HB-KDF, impacted terrain during a go around near the Munster Airport (LSPU), near Munster, Switzerland. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries and one passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane received substantial damage during the impact. The local flight departed from LSPU at time unknown. This Investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government. Any further information may be obtained from: Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board Aviation Division Aeropole 1, Route de Morens, 1530 Payerne Switzerland Telephone: +41 58 466 33 00 Facsimile: +41 58 466 33 01 E-mail: info@sust.admin.ch This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board.
Full Narrative
On July 18, 2015 about 0857 UTC, a Maule MX7-235 airplane, Swiss registration HB-KDF, impacted terrain during a go around near the Munster Airport (LSPU), near Munster, Switzerland. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries and one passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane received substantial damage during the impact. The local flight departed from LSPU at time unknown. This Investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government. Any further information may be obtained from: Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board Aviation Division Aeropole 1, Route de Morens, 1530 Payerne Switzerland Telephone: +41 58 466 33 00 Facsimile: +41 58 466 33 01 E-mail: info@sust.admin.ch This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:57 UTC
Nearest AirportMünster (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule MX7 235
Tail NumberHB-KDF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSegelfluggruppe Winterthur
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Minor
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0