No fatalities

Emergency Landing of Skåne in Pasture Near Amsterdam (SE-AAF)

Lingen, GermanyFlight

On August 29, 1929, a Junkers G.24 (registration SE-AAF) operated by Aktiebolaget Aerotransport - ABA was involved in an aviation accident near Lingen, Germany in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure necessitated an emergency landing in a pasture, leading to the destruction of the airframe. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A private aircraft named 'Skåne' made an emergency landing in a field near Amsterdam after experiencing engine issues on the final leg of a multi-stop flight from Stockholm. All occupants evacuated safely, though the airframe was destroyed.

What happened

The aircraft, identified by the name 'Skåne', departed Stockholm for Amsterdam. The itinerary included intermediate stops at Malmö, Hamburg, and Bremen. During the final segment of the journey from Bremen to Amsterdam, the pilot reported mechanical difficulties involving the engine systems. Consequently, an emergency landing was initiated in a nearby pasture.

Upon touchdown, the undercarriage detached from the airframe. The aircraft slid across the ground for several dozen meters before coming to a complete stop. Despite the structural damage, all individuals on board managed to evacuate the wreckage safely. Post-incident assessments determined that the airframe sustained damage beyond repair.

Findings

Official investigations attributed the incident to engine failure. This mechanical issue forced the pilot to execute an emergency landing in unprepared terrain, resulting in the loss of the aircraft.

Probable cause

Engine failure necessitated an emergency landing in a pasture, leading to the destruction of the airframe.