Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 5 January 1960
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-440
Owner/operator: Swissair
Registration Number: HB-IMR
Location: Zrich-Kloten Airport (ZRH/LSZH) –
ÿ Switzerland
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 38
Component Affected: Aircraft control system (likely including the lift and control surfaces).Aircraft control system (likely including the lift and control surfaces).
Investigating Agency: BFU Switz.BFU Switz.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a return to Zurich for an emergency landing. The vehicle sustained significant damage, leading to the deaths of both occupants.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a return to Zurich for an emergency landing. The vehicle sustained significant damage, leading to the deaths of both occupants.
Description
Hit a vehicle on take off, returned to Zurich for an emergency landing. The vehicle was destroyed and both occupants died.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to a mechanical failure or instability.Loss of control during takeoff due to a mechanical failure or instability.Share on:
