Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Lake Mälaren: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 30, 1938
Registration:
SE-ACU
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Västerås - Åre
MSN:
2050
YOM:
1930
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
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.
