On July 29, 1941, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration SE-AGD) operated by Björkvallsflyg was involved in an aviation accident near Sundsvall, Sweden in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A light aircraft crashed near Sundsvall after suffering an engine failure during a taxi flight from Stockholm. Both occupants survived the incident, and the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
The aircraft departed Stockholm on a scheduled taxi operation. The flight crew consisted of one pilot and one passenger. During the cruise phase, the engine ceased functioning, prompting the pilot to initiate an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft impacted the ground in the vicinity of Sundsvall. The impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. Emergency services responded to the scene, and both individuals on board were successfully rescued without reported fatalities.
Findings
The investigation identified the primary factor leading to the accident as a mechanical malfunction. Specifically, the loss of power was attributed to an engine failure while the aircraft was airborne.
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