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Mid-air collision between training aircraft and Swedish Air Force DH.60 Moth (5104)

Västerås, SwedenFlight

On November 10, 1931, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 5104) operated by Swedish Air Force - Flygvapnet was involved in an aviation accident near Västerås, Sweden in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 single-engine trainer collided mid-air with a Swedish Air Force DH.60 Moth near Ljungbyhed, resulting in the destruction of both aircraft and injuries to both pilots.

What happened

The incident occurred during a training flight departing from Ljungbyhed. The pilot was the sole occupant of the single-engine aircraft at the time. While en route, the plane collided in mid-air with a second aircraft, identified as a Swedish Air Force DH.60 Moth registered 5103. Following the impact, both aircraft crashed to the ground and were destroyed. Both pilots involved in the collision sustained injuries.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the contributing factors or the official conclusions of the investigation into this mid-air collision.

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