Three more points:
1) Cockpit not in such "good shape" as originally reported.
2) Freezing rain in the crash area at the time (2 miles west of ZRH).
3) The VOR approach to RW 28 has been in use for several years - there is also a STOL version for suitable aircraft which is a pig to fly if there is not a strong west wind blowing.
[On another note, it would be nice to meet some of you if you can make it on 30th in the Hecht, Winkel (see further below).]