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Crash of a Socata TBM-700 C2 in Leuzigen

Date & Time: Feb 6, 2025 at 1120 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HB-KHC
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Locarno - Grenchen
MSN:
342
YOM:
2005
Location:
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Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Locarno Airfield on a private flight to Grenchen, carrying two passengers and one pilot. While in a circuit for an approach to Grenchen Airport Runway 06, the airplane stalled and crashed in a pasture located in Leuzigen, about 4 km east of the airport. The airplane was destroyed and all three occupants were injured. At the time of the accident, the visibility was estimated to be 4 km with wind from 070 at 6 knots with mist, scattered at 800 feet and overcast at 1,400 feet.