What happened
A twin-engine aircraft was operating a charter service from Stockholm-Bromma to Gävle with five people on board, including two crew members and three passengers. During the final approach phase into Gävle Airport, the flight encountered challenging weather conditions characterized by nighttime darkness and falling snow, which significantly reduced visibility.
While maneuvering for landing, the aircraft descended into the treetops and crashed in a forested region situated approximately 5 km south of the airport. Search and rescue teams were deployed following the incident, eventually locating the wreckage at 0900LT the next morning. The accident resulted in four fatalities and one survivor, with the sole survivor being transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified that the crew did not adhere to the established procedures for an NDB approach at Gävle Airport. Additionally, the presence of snow and the lack of visibility during the night were noted as contributing elements to the flight's circumstances.