2 fatalities

1961-08-08: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (BV-2) — Finnish Air Force - Suomen Ilmavoimat — Rovaniemi, Finland

Rovaniemi, FinlandTakeoff (climb)

On August 8, 1961, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration BV-2) operated by Finnish Air Force - Suomen Ilmavoimat was involved in an aviation accident near Rovaniemi, Finland during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was triggered by an engine failure that resulted in a loss of control during the climb. 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.

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An aircraft crashed during its initial climb from Rovaniemi Airfield, resulting in the deaths of both people on board.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft departed from Rovaniemi Airfield. During the early stages of the flight, while the plane was in its climbing phase, the aircraft experienced a stall. This led to a subsequent crash at the site.

There were two fatalities recorded as a result of the accident, involving both the pilot and the passenger on board. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash concluded that the aircraft suffered an engine failure. This mechanical malfunction led to a loss of control, which ultimately caused the airplane to stall and impact the ground.

Probable cause

The accident was triggered by an engine failure that resulted in a loss of control during the climb.