On January 31, 1939, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration SE-ABG) operated by Albin Ahrenberg was involved in an aviation accident near Gävle, Sweden during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after departing Gävle in January 1939. The sole occupant was rescued, and the airframe was destroyed beyond repair.
What happened
In January 1939, a single-engine aircraft encountered a serious incident immediately following its departure from Gävle. The accident occurred during the initial climb phase after takeoff. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time, was successfully rescued from the wreckage. The impact resulted in severe structural damage to the airframe, rendering it damaged beyond repair.
Findings
The specific date of this mishap has not been definitively established within available records. It is documented as having taken place at some point during the month of January 1939. No further technical details regarding the mechanical condition or environmental factors contributing to the event are provided in the source material.
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