Accident Details
The accident occurred during a positioning flight from Mora to Gävle. While en route over the Borlänge area, the aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions. The pilot misinterpreted the instrument settings and began a descent toward Borlänge-Dala Airport, which was not the intended destination. The correct airport, Gävle-Sandviken, was situated approximately 85 kilometers east of the aircraft's actual position.
Poor visibility prevented the pilot from locating the airport. After two unsuccessful missed approaches, the twin-engine airplane struck a hill and crashed roughly 4 kilometers south of Borlänge. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was fatally injured.
Findings
The official investigation attributed the accident to crew error, listed as the probable cause.