Emergency landing at Bromma Airport following engine fire

No fatalities • Stockholm-Bromma, Sweden • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an engine fire during its final approach to Bromma Airport, resulting in a crash landing in a nearby field.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Bromma Airport, one of the engines on the aircraft ignited. In response to the developing fire, the crew initiated an emergency procedure to divert from the runway. The pilots attempted to land the plane in a field situated just before the airport's landing strip.

Upon impact with the ground, the aircraft underwent a crash landing and subsequently became engulfed in flames. Despite the intensity of the post-crash fire, all 22 occupants successfully evacuated the airframe. There were no injuries reported among the passengers or crew following the incident.

While there were no casualties, the aircraft was completely destroyed by the resulting blaze.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine fire that occurred while the plane was on final approach.

Probable cause

An engine fire occurred during the final approach to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-04-01 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Stockholm-Bromma, Sweden?

An aircraft experienced an engine fire during its final approach to Bromma Airport, resulting in a crash landing in a nearby field.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-04-01 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-04-01 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration SE-BBM, operated by Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS, at Stockholm-Bromma, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine fire occurred during the final approach to the airport.

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