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Aircraft accident near Hägernäs involving partial submersion (45002)

Hägernäs, SwedenLanding (descent or approach)

On August 11, 1958, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration 45002) operated by Swedish Air Force - Flygvapnet was involved in an aviation accident near Hägernäs, Sweden during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft bounced during the landing phase, leading to a loss of control and subsequent submersion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a bouncing effect during its landing approach near Hägernäs, resulting in the plane coming to rest partially underwater.

What happened

During an arrival at Hägernäs, an aircraft experienced a series of bounces while attempting to touch down on the runway. This instability during the landing phase caused the aircraft to deviate from its intended path, eventually leading to it coming to rest in a position where it was partially submerged in water.

Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent submersion of the airframe, all four occupants were successfully pulled from the wreckage by rescue teams. The aircraft sustained damage so extensive that it was declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced an unstable landing characterized by bouncing on the surface.
  • The sequence of events concluded with the plane becoming partially submerged.

Probable cause

The aircraft bounced during the landing phase, leading to a loss of control and subsequent submersion.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Aug 1958 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Hägernäs, Sweden?

An aircraft experienced a bouncing effect during its landing approach near Hägernäs, resulting in the plane coming to rest partially underwater.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Aug 1958 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Aug 1958 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration 45002, operated by Swedish Air Force - Flygvapnet, at Hägernäs, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft bounced during the landing phase, leading to a loss of control and subsequent submersion.

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