Piper PA-28RT-201T accident near Grenchen, Ch, May 30, 2015
On May 30, 2015 at about 2:28 pm local time, a Piper PA-28RT-201T, registered HBPLC, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near Grenchen (Grenchen Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 30, 2015 · about 2:28 pm local time
- Place
- Grenchen, Switzerland · Grenchen Airport
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28RT-201T · all PA-28RT-201Ts on the register
- Registration
- HBPLC · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Landing gear collapse during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: LSZG Grenchen
- Destination: LSZG Grenchen
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 290° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 6,000 ft
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 48°F (9°C)
- Altimeter: 30.01 inHg
- Observation at 2:20 pm from LSZG
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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