Cessna CE-560 accident near Zurich, Sz, December 20, 2001
On December 20, 2001 at about 10:08 pm local time, a Cessna CE-560, registered HBVLV, was destroyed in an accident near Zurich. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 20, 2001 · about 10:08 pm local time
- Place
- Zurich, Eswatini
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Cessna CE-560
- Registration
- HBVLV · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Eagle Air Ltd.
The flight
- Departed from: KZRH Zurich at 9:08 pm
- Destination: KBRN Bern
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 320° at 1 knots
- Visibility: 0 statute miles
- Temperature: 16°F (-9°C), dew point 16°F (-9°C)
- Observation at 10:18 pm
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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