Single-engine aircraft crash during approach at Tampere-Pirkkalan Airport

No fatalities • Tampere, Finland • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine airplane crashed into a residential building while on final approach to Tampere-Pirkkalan Airport, resulting in injuries to the pilot.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight at Tampere-Pirkkalan Airport, a single-engine aircraft lost control and struck a residential structure. The impact occurred as the plane was descending toward the runway.

While the collision caused significant damage to the building, there were no reported fatalities or injuries to anyone on the ground. The pilot sustained injuries during the event. Following the crash, the aircraft was declared a total loss.

Findings

No specific technical failures or environmental factors were detailed regarding why the aircraft deviated from its flight path and struck the house.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-11-06 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Tampere, Finland?

A single-engine airplane crashed into a residential building while on final approach to Tampere-Pirkkalan Airport, resulting in injuries to the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-11-06 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-11-06 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration BV-3, operated by Finnish Air Force - Suomen Ilmavoimat, at Tampere, Finland.

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