HB-LCK
Flight / Schedule
HB-LCK
Aircraft
Dornier DO.28A/BRegistration
HB-LCK
MSN
3056
Operator
Private SwissDate
June 2, 1979 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Albenga Liguria
Region
Europe • Italy
Coordinates
44.0493°, 8.2131°
Narrative Report
On June 2, 1979 at 12:00 AM, HB-LCK experienced a crash involving Dornier DO.28A/B, operated by Private Swiss, with the event recorded near Albenga Liguria.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Upon landing at Albenga Airport, the twin engine airplane veered off runway to the right and came to rest in a grassy area. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration HB-LCK, MSN 3056.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 44.0493°, 8.2131°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Upon landing at Albenga Airport, the twin engine airplane veered off runway to the right and came to rest in a grassy area. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Private SwissFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Italy
Aircraft Details
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