Helsinki-Malmi | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The crew was completing a cargo flight from Helsinki-Malmi Airport to Mariehamn on behalf of DHL. On approach at an altitude of 2,000 feet, both engines failed. The crew lost control of the airplane that crashed in the sea few km offshore. The aircraft sank and both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion.
The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor flight preparation on part of the crew,
- The crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist,
- The crew failed to pay attention to fuel gauges.

Crash of a Grumman G-44 Widgeon in Helsinki: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1968

Type of aircraft:

Grumman G-44 Widgeon

Operator:

Takuuvalmiste

Registration:

OH-GWA

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

1367

YOM:

1944

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Shortly after takeoff from Helsinki-Malmi Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. Both crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the total weight of the aircraft was well above the MTOW.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-200 in Helsinki

Date & Time: Feb 7, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-2

Operator:

Registration:

DO-3

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

1562

YOM:

1936

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Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed. There were no casualties but the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure just after rotation.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mge off Keri Island: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1940 at 1500 LT

Type of aircraft:

Junkers JU.52

Operator:

Registration:

OH-ALL

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Tallinn – Helsinki

MSN:

5494

YOM:

1936

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Few minutes after take off from Tallinn-Ülemiste Airport, while overflying the Gulf of Finland, the three engine aircraft named 'Kaleva' was shot down by the pilots of two Soviet Air Force Tupolev SB-2. Out of control, the aircraft crashed into the sea off the Keri Island. All nine occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by two Soviet fighters.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.86B Express in Helsinki-Malmi

Date & Time: May 2, 1940

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.86 Express

Operator:

Registration:

OH-IPA

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Helsinki – Jyväskylä

MSN:

2353

YOM:

1936

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The pilot, sole on board, was performing a positioning flight from Malmi Airport to Tikkakoski Airport in Jyväskylä. During the take off run, in unclear circumstances, the four engine aircraft collided with a Finnish Air Force (Suomen Ilmavoimat) Brewster 239 BW-394. Both aircraft were damaged beyond repair and the pilot was injured.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the pilot was unaccustomed with this type of aircraft and miscalculated the takeoff distance.

Crash of a Fokker F7b/3m in Helsinki

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1938

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F7

Operator:

Registration:

SP-AOE

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Government

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Warsaw – Helsinki

MSN:

5/6

YOM:

1935

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The three engine aircraft was performing a special flight for the Polish Government. In unknown circumstances, it crash landed at Helsinki-Malmi Airport and came to rest against the perimeter fence. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and there were no injuries among the occupants.