Cessna 172 crash near Ostermaima, Sweden

1 fatality • Ostermaima, Sweden

A private flight involving a Cessna 172 resulted in a fatal accident in a forest near Gnesta, Sweden.

What happened

On November 16, 2012, at approximately 1600 UTC, a Cessna 172N with registration SE-KHX crashed in a forest near a public road at Ostermaima, Gnesta, Stockholm, Sweden. The aircraft, operated by Arbra Flygklubb Hovsatter, had departed from Bromma Airport, Nykoping Skavsta, Sweden.

Following the impact, a post-impact fire occurred. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident. The pilot on board sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Nov 2012 CESSNA 172 N accident near Ostermaima, Sweden?

A private flight involving a Cessna 172 resulted in a fatal accident in a forest near Gnesta, Sweden.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Nov 2012 CESSNA 172 N accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Nov 2012 involved a CESSNA 172 N, operated by Arbra Flygklubb Hovsatter, at Ostermaima, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

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