On May 5, 1941, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration SE-ACD) operated by Torvald Andersson was involved in an aviation accident near Myckelsjö, Sweden in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft carrying a pilot and one passenger crashed after departing Vasteras. The accident resulted in the total loss of the airframe, though both occupants were successfully rescued.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine aircraft that had departed from Vasteras. At the time of the event, the flight was carrying two individuals: one pilot and one passenger. During the operation, the aircraft crashed under circumstances that have not been fully detailed in available records. The impact resulted in the airframe being written off as a total loss. Despite the severity of the crash, both occupants were rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
The specific contributing factors leading to the collision remain unknown based on the provided information. No further technical or operational conclusions have been established regarding the cause of the accident.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 5 May 1941 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Myckelsjö, Sweden?
A single-engine aircraft carrying a pilot and one passenger crashed after departing Vasteras. The accident resulted in the total loss of the airframe, though both occupants were successfully rescued.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 1941 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 May 1941 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration SE-ACD, operated by Torvald Andersson, at Myckelsjö, Sweden.
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