Narrative:
The right wingtip struck the frozen surface of the Silvaplana lake when beginning a holding pattern there to await better weather at the VFR-airport Samedan. The tailplane broke off and the Falcon crashed. Ceiling was at 300 feet and snow was falling.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Sunday 20 February 1972 |
| Time: | 14:00 |
| Type: |  Dassault Falcon 20D |
| Operator: | Fred-Air |
| Registration: | HB-VCG |
| MSN: | 231 |
| First flight: | 1970 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near St. Moritz-Samedan Airport (SMV) ( Switzerland)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| St. Moritz-Samedan Airport (SMV/LSZS), Switzerland |
The right wingtip struck the frozen surface of the Silvaplana lake when beginning a holding pattern there to await better weather at the VFR-airport Samedan. The tailplane broke off and the Falcon crashed. Ceiling was at 300 feet and snow was falling.
Sources:
» La Liberté, 21 Feb 1972Photos
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