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Nyköping Airport Runway Excursion (79005)

Nyköping, SwedenLanding (descent or approach)

On October 9, 1974, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 79005) operated by Swedish Air Force - Flygvapnet was involved in an aviation accident near Nyköping, Sweden during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the loss of control occurred in strong cross winds. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway at Nyköping Airport after landing in strong crosswinds, striking trees. All 27 occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome Following its arrival at Nyköping Airport, the aircraft lost control during the landing phase. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway and collided with trees. Despite the impact, all 27 occupants on board escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the loss of control occurred in strong crosswinds. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date were provided in the source material. The official probable cause was attributed to the strong crosswind conditions during the landing.

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