No fatalities

Loss of Control Leads to Collision with Terrain in Vasteras

Vasteras, Sweden

On January 22, 2016, a DIAMOND DA42 was involved in an aviation accident near Vasteras, Sweden. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On January 22, 2016, a Diamond DA42 (SE-LVR) operated by Airways Flygutbildning crashed in Vasteras, Sweden after a loss of control, seriously injuring the flight instructor, pilot, and passenger.

Accident Details

On January 22, 2016, at 1807 universal coordinate time, a Diamond DA42 aircraft, Swedish registration SE-LVR, operated by Airways Flygutbildning, collided with terrain in Vasteras, Sweden. The accident occurred during a local instructional flight that had departed from Vasteras.

Occupants and Injuries

The flight instructor, the pilot receiving instruction, and one passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was destroyed.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish government. Further information may be obtained from the Swedish Accident Investigation Board.