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Fatal crash near Siikakangas Air Force Base (BL-108)

Siikakangas AFB, FinlandLanding (descent or approach)

On January 28, 1940, a Bristol 142 Blenheim (registration BL-108) operated by Finnish Air Force - Suomen Ilmavoimat was involved in an aviation accident near Siikakangas AFB, Finland during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A military aircraft crashed shortly after entering poor weather conditions during approach to Siikakangas AFB, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

During an approach phase toward Siikakangas AFB, the flight crew encountered deteriorating meteorological conditions. As the aircraft navigated through this poor weather, it lost control and subsequently impacted the ground a few kilometers from the airbase perimeter. The accident resulted in fatal injuries for everyone on board, with all three crew members killed in the incident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical status of the aircraft or detailed causal factors beyond the loss of control during adverse weather.

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