Maule MX7 accident near Munster, Ch, July 18, 2015
On July 18, 2015 at about 8:57 am local time, a Maule MX7, registered HBKDF, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR go-around) near Munster (Münster airport). 1 person was seriously injured and 3 people had minor injuries.
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
- July 18, 2015 · about 8:57 am local time
- Place
- Munster, Switzerland · Münster · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 3 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Maule MX7 235 · all MX7s on the register
- Registration
- HBKDF · no longer on the register · serial 10117
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
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.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision during takeoff/land during approach (VFR go-around) defining event
Pilot
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Destination: Munster
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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