No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash during approach at Tampere-Pirkkalan Airport (BV-3)

Tampere, FinlandLanding (descent or approach)

On November 6, 1962, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration BV-3) operated by Finnish Air Force - Suomen Ilmavoimat was involved in an aviation accident near Tampere, Finland during landing or approach. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

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 6 Nov 1962 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 6 Nov 1962 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 6 Nov 1962 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration BV-3, operated by Finnish Air Force - Suomen Ilmavoimat, at Tampere, Finland.