Date & Time:
Jan 30, 1938
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth
Operator:
A. W. Ahlin
Registration:
SE-ACU
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Västerås - Åre
MSN:
2050
YOM:
1930
Country:
Sweden
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
1
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
1
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from the icy Mälaren Lake, while climbing, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure shortly after rotation.
