Plane crashes in Switzerland

136 crashes in Switzerland since 1920, with 662 fatalities. Browse each accident by date, aircraft and location on the interactive map.

• Crashes: 136
• Fatal crashes: 87
• Fatalities: 662
• First recorded: March 6, 1920
• Most recent: September 15, 2026

Deadliest

1. April 10, 1973: Vickers Vanguard, Hochwald Solothurn, Switzerland (108 fatalities)
2. September 4, 1963: Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle, Dürrenäsch Aargau, Switzerland (80 fatalities)
3. February 21, 1970: Convair CV-990, Würenlingen Aargau, Switzerland (47 fatalities)
4. November 14, 1990: Douglas DC-9, Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (46 fatalities)
5. January 18, 1971: Ilyushin II-18, Zurich-Kloten Zurich, Switzerland (45 fatalities)

Manufacturers

• Cessna (15)
• Piper (14)
• De Havilland (12)
• Pilatus (10)
• Douglas (7)
• Avro (6)
• Savoia (5)
• Dassault (4)
• Beechcraft (3)
• Consolidated (3)
• Convair (3)
• Junkers (3)

Aircraft

• Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (10)
• Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (5)
• Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (5)
• De Havilland DH.60 Moth (4)
• De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth (4)
• Avro 683 Lancaster (3)
• Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II (3)
• Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III (3)
• Cessna 425 Conquest (3)
• Dassault Falcon 20 (3)
• Junkers JU.52 (3)
• Boeing 707 (2)

Years

• 1920 (6)
• 1933 (6)
• 1982 (6)
• 1944 (4)
• 1989 (4)
• 1925 (3)
• 1936 (3)
• 1952 (3)
• 1956 (3)
• 1957 (3)
• 1970 (3)
• 1993 (3)

All crashes (page 1 of 2)

• September 15, 2026: Cirrus SR22T, Fluhalp slope near Leukerbad, Valais, Switzerland (3 fatalities)
• July 28, 2025: Socata TBM-940, Kehrsiten, Nidwalden, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• March 17, 2025: Extra EA-400, La Punt-Chamues-ch, Graubünden, Switzerland (3 fatalities)
• February 6, 2025: Socata TBM-700, Leuzigen, Bern, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• February 18, 2024: PAC 750XL - Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• March 30, 2022: Cessna 208A Caravan, Mt Grüehorn, Saint Gallen, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• August 4, 2018: Junkers JU.52, Piz Segnas, Glarus, Switzerland (20 fatalities)
• January 30, 2015: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), Sézenove, Geneva, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• August 6, 2012: Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300, Altenrhein, Saint Gallen, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• November 10, 2011: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, Ecuvillens, Fribourg, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• December 19, 2010: Raytheon 390 Premier I, Samedan, Graubünden, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• January 15, 2010: Beechcraft 90 King Air, Les Eplatures, Neuchâtel, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• February 12, 2009: Dassault Falcon 10, Samedan, Graubünden, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• September 21, 2008: PAC 750XL - Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Pont-en-Ogoz, Fribourg, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• April 7, 2004: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), Samedan, Graubünden, Switzerland (5 fatalities)
• October 28, 2003: Piper PA-42 Cheyenne, Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• April 7, 2003: Cessna 500 Citation, Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• March 15, 2003: PZL-Mielec AN-2, Samedan, Graubünden, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• February 14, 2002: Beechcraft 300 Super King Air, Piz Sarsura, Graubünden, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• January 29, 2002: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), Altenrhein, Saint Gallen, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• December 20, 2001: Cessna 560 Citation V, Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• November 24, 2001: Avro RJ100, Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (24 fatalities)
• August 21, 2000: Cessna 340, Klöntal, Schwyz, Switzerland (5 fatalities)
• May 26, 2000: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• January 10, 2000: Saab 340, Nassenwil, Zurich, Switzerland (10 fatalities)
• February 11, 1998: Junkers JU.52, Samedan, Graubünden, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• November 12, 1997: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), Boltigen, Bern, Switzerland (5 fatalities)
• April 10, 1997: Cessna 414 Chancellor, Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• October 10, 1995: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• November 4, 1994: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), Sion, Valais, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• September 3, 1994: Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, Urnäsch, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• January 24, 1994: Cessna 425 Conquest, Altenrhein, Saint Gallen, Switzerland (5 fatalities)
• October 24, 1993: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), Mt Balmfluechöpfli, Solothurn, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• April 27, 1993: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), Mt Finsteraarhorn, Bern, Switzerland (3 fatalities)
• February 21, 1993: Cessna 303 Crusader, Piz Ault, Graubünden, Switzerland (5 fatalities)
• November 14, 1990: Douglas DC-9, Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (46 fatalities)
• December 27, 1989: Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• December 27, 1989: Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, Zurich-Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• February 23, 1989: Rockwell Gulfstream 690D Jetprop 900, Altenrhein, Saint Gallen, Switzerland (11 fatalities)
• February 23, 1989: Rockwell Gulfstream 690D Jetprop 900, Altenrhein, Saint Gallen, Switzerland (11 fatalities)
• January 15, 1988: Dassault Falcon 20, Lugano-Agno, Ticino, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• January 15, 1988: Dassault Falcon 20, Lugano-Agno, Ticino, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• July 29, 1987: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• July 29, 1987: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• March 3, 1986: Cessna 425 Conquest, Bern-Belp, Bern, Switzerland (8 fatalities)
• March 3, 1986: Cessna 425 Conquest, Bern-Belp, Bern, Switzerland (8 fatalities)
• December 16, 1985: Partenavia P.68, Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland (3 fatalities)
• December 16, 1985: Partenavia P.68, Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland (3 fatalities)
• February 15, 1983: Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, Neerach, Zurich, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• February 15, 1983: Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, Neerach, Zurich, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• October 17, 1982: Boeing 707, Geneva-Cointrin, Geneva, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• October 17, 1982: Boeing 707, Geneva-Cointrin, Geneva, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• October 3, 1982: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), Triengen, Lucerne, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• October 3, 1982: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), Triengen, Lucerne, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• June 11, 1982: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, Lausanne-Blécherette, Vaud, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• June 11, 1982: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, Lausanne-Blécherette, Vaud, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• October 15, 1981: De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• April 11, 1980: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, Sion, Valais, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• April 11, 1980: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, Sion, Valais, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• May 27, 1979: Rockwell Grand Commander 680, Bern-Belp Bern, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• March 31, 1979: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, Mt Fleckistock Uri, Switzerland (4 fatalities)
• January 27, 1977: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, Vorberg Solothurn, Switzerland (5 fatalities)
• December 31, 1976: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), Sion Valais, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• December 21, 1976: Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, Zurich-Kloten Zurich, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• January 11, 1975: Dornier DO.28A/B, Vernier Geneva, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• April 10, 1973: Vickers Vanguard, Hochwald Solothurn, Switzerland (108 fatalities)
• August 26, 1972: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), Frienisberg Bern, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• February 20, 1972: Dassault Falcon 20, Samedan Graubünden, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• September 16, 1971: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, Geneva-Cointrin Geneva, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• January 18, 1971: Ilyushin II-18, Zurich-Kloten Zurich, Switzerland (45 fatalities)
• August 18, 1970: Tupolev TU-124, Zurich-Kloten Zurich, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• March 6, 1970: Handley Page H.P.137 Jetstream, Samedan Graubünden, Switzerland (11 fatalities)
• February 21, 1970: Convair CV-990, Würenlingen Aargau, Switzerland (47 fatalities)
• April 17, 1969: Learjet 25, Corban Jura, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• February 23, 1967: Piaggio P.166 Albatross, Piz Acletta Graubünden, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• February 10, 1967: Convair CV-440 Metropolitan, Zurich-Kloten Zurich, Switzerland (4 fatalities)
• December 12, 1965: Learjet 23, Zurich-Kloten Zurich, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• August 20, 1965: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), Glacier des Audannes Valais, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• September 4, 1963: Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle, Dürrenäsch Aargau, Switzerland (80 fatalities)
• July 14, 1962: Piaggio P.166 Albatross, Mt Oberalpstock Uri, Switzerland (6 fatalities)
• August 9, 1961: Dornier DO.28A/B, Sion Valais, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• February 25, 1959: De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth, Schwarzsee Fribourg, Switzerland (3 fatalities)
• July 24, 1957: Percival P.50 Prince, Samedan Graubünden, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• June 18, 1957: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), Romanshorn Thurgau, Switzerland (9 fatalities)
• March 13, 1957: De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth, Zurich-Kloten Zurich, Switzerland (3 fatalities)
• November 24, 1956: Ilyushin II-12, Eglisau Zurich, Switzerland (23 fatalities)
• October 5, 1956: Avro 652 Anson, Mt Le Grammont Valais, Switzerland (2 fatalities)
• April 6, 1956: SNCAC NC.701/702 Martinet, Delémont Jura, Switzerland (4 fatalities)
• May 28, 1955: SCAN-30, Biel Bern, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• December 19, 1953: Convair CV-240, Zurich Zurich, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• June 11, 1952: De Havilland DH.60 Moth, Lausanne-Blécherette Vaud, Switzerland (3 fatalities)
• March 8, 1952: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), Guggi Glacier Bern, Switzerland (8 fatalities)
• February 19, 1952: Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, Mt Vorder Galmihorn Valais, Switzerland (4 fatalities)
• November 24, 1951: Douglas DC-4, Zurich Zurich, Switzerland (6 fatalities)
• April 16, 1950: Handley Page H.P.70 Halton I, Mt Hohgant Bern, Switzerland (6 fatalities)
• September 2, 1948: Airspeed AS.65 Consul, Bern Bern, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• November 19, 1946: Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3), Gauli Glacier Bern, Switzerland (0 fatalities)
• November 22, 1945: De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth, Spreitenbach Aargau, Switzerland (1 fatality)
• August 18, 1945: Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express, Dübendorf Zurich, Switzerland (4 fatalities)
• September 4, 1944: Comte AC-11, Oberriet Saint Gallen, Switzerland (1 fatality)