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Training flight crash near Helsingborg injures pilot (5-5)

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On September 29, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 5-5) operated by Swedish Air Force - Flygvapnet was involved in an aviation accident near Ljungbyhed, Sweden in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident resulted from a pilot error that led to a loss of control during low-level flight. 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 pilot lost control of an aircraft during a low-level training sortie east of Helsingborg, resulting in a crash into an open field that destroyed the plane and injured the occupant.

What happened

The incident occurred while the pilot was conducting a local training mission departing from Ljungbyhed Airport, situated east of Helsingborg. During the flight, the aircraft was cruising at a low altitude when the pilot made an operational error that led to a loss of control. The plane subsequently crashed into an open field. As a result of the impact, the aircraft was destroyed and the pilot sustained injuries.

Findings

The official investigation concluded that the accident was caused by pilot error. No other contributing factors or mechanical failures were cited in the available records.

Probable cause

The accident resulted from a pilot error that led to a loss of control during low-level flight.

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