No fatalities

Aircraft crash landing at Torslanda Airport (F14-23)

Göteborg-Torslanda, SwedenLanding (descent or approach)

On November 8, 1955, a Junkers JU.86 (registration F14-23) operated by Swedish Air Force - Flygvapnet was involved in an aviation accident near Göteborg-Torslanda, Sweden during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash landing at Torslanda Airport is currently unknown. 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.

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An aircraft performed an emergency crash landing at Torslanda Airport, resulting in the total loss of the airframe but no injuries.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an unidentified aircraft arrived at Torslanda Airport and was involved in a crash landing. The descent and subsequent impact occurred during the landing phase of the flight. While the aircraft sustained damage that led to it being declared a total loss, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons behind the emergency landing remain undetermined. Investigators have not yet established the precise sequence of mechanical or operational failures that led to the event. The aircraft was officially written off following the accident.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash landing at Torslanda Airport is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Nov 1955 Junkers JU.86 accident near Göteborg-Torslanda, Sweden?

An aircraft performed an emergency crash landing at Torslanda Airport, resulting in the total loss of the airframe but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Nov 1955 Junkers JU.86 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Nov 1955 involved a Junkers JU.86, registration F14-23, operated by Swedish Air Force - Flygvapnet, at Göteborg-Torslanda, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the crash landing at Torslanda Airport is currently unknown.