Douglas DC-2 crash, Feb 28, 1936, Zurich Zurich
Douglas DC-2 accident on February 28, 1936 near Zurich Zurich, Switzerland with no fatalities. Cause: Snow and icing probably reduced takeoff performance..
- Date: February 28, 1936
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-2
- Location: Zurich Zurich, Switzerland
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Snow and icing probably reduced takeoff performance.
Shortly after takeoff from Dubendorf near Zurich on 28 February 1936, the Swissair DC 2 HB ITI could not gain enough height. The captain tried to land beyond the runway, and the aircraft hit a fence and came to rest in an orchard. Four occupants were injured, the other four were unhurt, and the aircraft was written off.