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Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680E in Hassela: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 680
Operator:
Registration:
SE-FTP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
680-0623-1
YOM:
1958
Location:
Hassela
Hälsingland
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
8346
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a survey flight at low level when the right wing failed. The aircraft went out of control and crashed near Hassela. Both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right wing in flight due to fatigue cracks.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Hudiksvall: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Registration:
SE-IAA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
31-7952113
YOM:
1979
Location:
Hudiksvall
Hälsingland
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed on final approach to Hudiksvall Airport for unknown reasons, killing all three on board.

Crash of a Beechcraft 99 Airliner in Oskarshamn: 16 killed

Date & Time: May 8, 1989 at 0938 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 99 Airliner
Operator:
Registration:
SE-IZO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Stockholm - Oskarshamn
MSN:
U-48
YOM:
1968
Flight number:
HE314
Location:
Oskarshamn
Småland
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
16
Captain / Total flying hours:
1600
Captain / Total hours on type:
400.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
3900
Copilot / Total hours on type:
28
Aircraft flight hours:
23095
Circumstances:
On final approach to Oskarshamn Airport following an uneventful flight from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, the crew selected flaps down when the aircraft pitched up. The tail stalled then the aircraft rolled to the left, entered a dive and crashed 150 meters short of runway 19 and 75 meters to the left of its extended centerline. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 16 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was probably caused by the fact that the pilot could not compensate for the rapid pitch-up that occurred when the wing flaps were selected out while the engines were running at high power.
The following contributing factors were reported:
- The aircraft was extremely tail-heavy,
- The crew's training and overall experience on the aircraft type was limited.
Final Report:

Crash of a Swearingen SA226TC Metro II in Örnsköldsvik

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1989 at 1747 LT
Type of aircraft:
Swearingen SA226 Metro II
Operator:
Registration:
OY-ARI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Örnsköldsvik - Örebro
MSN:
TC-317
YOM:
1979
Location:
Örnsköldsvik
Ångermanland
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2900
Captain / Total hours on type:
500.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
1025
Copilot / Total hours on type:
268
Aircraft flight hours:
8009
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Örnsköldsvik Airport, while climbing to an altitude of 7,000 feet, the left engine oil pressure warning light sounded. The crew shut down the engine but was unable to feather the propeller. Doing so, a fuse blew and only the right side of the instrument lights remained functional. After being cleared to return, the crew completed a turn but on approach, he was forced to use full elevator and rudder deflection because the left propeller could not be feathered. Misaligned, the aircraft landed 30 meters to the left of the runway then rolled few dozen meters before coming to rest. All 17 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Because the left propeller could not be feathered, this created drag the the crew was forced to compensate with trim and rudder deflection, causing the aircraft to be misaligned on final approach.
The following contributing factors were reported:
- An oil leak in the left engine during initial climb forced the crew to shut it down,
- Power supply problems caused by the left side not having been isolated from the right side,
- Wrong adjustment of the speed control trigger,
- Inadequate following of the checklist.
Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 Marquise in Falköping

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1989 at 0932 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
A. R. Leasing R. Werjefelt
Registration:
SE-KBX
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Visby - Falköping
MSN:
379
YOM:
1978
Location:
Falköping
Västergötland
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1330
Captain / Total hours on type:
80.00
Aircraft flight hours:
7150
Circumstances:
On final approach to Falköping Airport, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in an open field located five km short of runway. The aircraft slid for few dozen meters and eventually collided with a stone wall. The pilot was slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that both engines failed following a fuel exhaustion. The main tanks and those in the wings were empty while the tip tanks still contained fuel. The left auxiliary fuel pump had been changed the day before the accident. The pilot proceeded to the daily inspection but failed to drain the fuel system. The main tank was extremely dirty and the filters in the fuel transfer lines were fitted against the published procedures and were also blocked by impurities. Additionally, those filters contained a lot of water. In all lines, the fuel was so contaminated that electrical resistance caused the fuel gauges to indicate a quantity of fuel far greater than reality. Investigators at the scene of the accident found that the main tank drain valve was open.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 402B in Hagfors

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1988 at 0856 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Hagfors Flyg
Registration:
SE-GEH
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Hagfors - Oslo
MSN:
402B-1351
YOM:
1978
Location:
Hagfors
Värmland
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1150
Captain / Total hours on type:
570.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
453
Copilot / Total hours on type:
87
Aircraft flight hours:
6906
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was engaged in a charter flight from Hagfors to Oslo-Fornebu, carrying four passengers and two pilots. During the takeoff roll on runway 18, at a speed of 95 knots, the crew realized he could not takeoff and decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, struck the localizer antenna and came to rest 200 meters further. All six occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the aircraft went out of the hangar few minutes prior to takeoff and has been deiced, except for the underwings. Weather was poor at Hagfors Airport with heavy snow falls and a certain quantity of snow accumulated on the upper wings and the fuselage between the time the aircraft has been towed out from the hangar and the takeoff procedure. It is believed that the aircraft was unable to gain sufficient speed for takeoff due to snow accumulation on upper wings and a probable accumulation of freezing rain on the underwings. Also, the runway surface was covered with snow and the braking action was poor when the crew initiated an emergency braking procedure.
Final Report:

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R off Visby

Date & Time: May 27, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70501
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1G144-12
YOM:
1973
Location:
Visby
Gotland
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Parked at Saldus Airport, Latvia, the single engine aircraft was stolen by a Soviet pilot who wanted to fly to Sweden. He was able to leave the Soviet Airspace and while approaching Gotland Island, he ditched the aircraft few dozen meters offshore. He was able to swim to the shore, was rescued and requested political asylum. The aircraft was recovered and later transferred to the Gotland Förvarsmuseum.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle 10R in Stockholm

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1987 at 0912 LT
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
SE-DEC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Stockholm - Alicante
MSN:
263
YOM:
1970
Location:
Stockholm-Arlanda
Uppland
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
11187
Captain / Total hours on type:
1037.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
7890
Copilot / Total hours on type:
680
Aircraft flight hours:
34044
Circumstances:
Immediately after liftoff from runway 08, while climbing to a height of about 10 meters, the aircraft pitched down. The copilot confirmed that the airspeed value and the engine indications were normal. The airplane was continuing to 'float' above the runway and the captain decided to land back. The aircraft landed hard on its nose gear and bounced. The second touchdown was completed on both main gears but hard again, causing them to penetrate the wings and the fuel tanks, causing the fuel to spill. Out of control, the aircraft slid for about 300 meters then veered off runway to the left and came to rest in a snow covered field, bursting into flames. All 27 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The perception of an unusual climb configuration due to various disturbances forced the crew to abort the takeoff procedure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- An incorrect movement of the pitch immediately after liftoff,
- The presence of nitrogen in the hydraulic lines may affected rudder movements,
- A possible accumulation of ice/snow on the top of the stabilizers may affected the aircraft stability and controllability.
Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Borlänge: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 22, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Travelair - Sweden
Registration:
SE-IDU
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
31-8152036
YOM:
1981
Location:
Borlänge-Dala
Dalarna
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On approach to Borlänge-Dala Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located 11 km short of runway 14. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-26 Marquise in Ringenäs: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1986 at 1135 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Registration:
SE-IOX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
331
YOM:
1976
Location:
Ringenäs
Västergötland
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
3707
Captain / Total hours on type:
107.00
Aircraft flight hours:
1685
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a military exercise with the Swedish Army and the aircraft was used as a target. While cruising in a relative low altitude in a flat attitude, the aircraft was mistakenly shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The aircraft was mistakenly shot down by a surface-to-air missile while being used as a target.
Final Report:
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